…and Extension Center in Parlier. The event will feature presentations on key issues affecting grape growers, including bio-fungicides, grape virus management, soil health, and water use. Notable speakers include George…
Navigating the Future of Hemp in Livestock Feed
…can lead to reduced testicular size and function in male offspring. Though these findings primarily involve rodents, the implications for livestock raise questions about health impacts across different species. “What…
Agriculture’s Role in Addressing Climate Change Discussed at NYC Climate Week
…2018, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) identified regenerative agricultural practices as a means of sequestering atmospheric carbon. These practices improve soil health, which can capture and store carbon…
Organic Farming Takes Center Stage at NYC Climate Week
…we do see a meaningful benefit to not only the environment around the farm, but also with the soil health overall.” He also spoke on getting more local products into…
NIFA Investing $17.6 Million to Advance the Health and Welfare of Agriculture Animals
By Digifuture/DepositPhotos image The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is investing $17.6 million to fund research aimed at protecting the health and welfare of farm animals. The…
Nearly $2 Million Available to Support Sustainable Pest Management
…aim to support innovative pest management practices that are safer for human health, environmentally friendly, and economically viable. The program emphasizes projects that help underserved communities, reduce the use of…
Opposing Views of USDA September Net Farm Income Report
…Spiro Stafanou, says despite a forecast calling for lower farm incomes this year, the financial health of the farm sector is still strong. “It comes to the balance sheet for…
California Officials Enforcing EPA Order Banning Dacthal
…citing serious health risks associated with the material. The ban, effective immediately, is being enforced by the California Agricultural Commissioners and Sealers Association (CACASA), who have quickly informed local farmers…
North American Cattle Leaders Hold Joint Meeting
…“In addition to discussing international trade and animal health concerns, we’re also standing together to push back against lab-grown proteins.” The next meeting will be in San Antonio, Texas, in…
Quarantines Updated for Invasive Pests and Diseases
…and agricultural commissioners in both counties,” CDFA’s Plant Health and Pest Prevention Services Division Director, Victoria Hornbaker said in a press release. “Through this coordination, we’re incredibly proud to have…
Federal Food Administration Act Seeks to Reorganize Food Safety Oversight
…a new agency focused on food safety. This agency would be called the Federal Food Administration and would be established within the Department of Health and Human Services The agency…
Lawsuits Against BLM Public Lands Rule
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Public Lands Council have filed a lawsuit against the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) over its “Conservation and Landscape Health” rule. They argue…
USDA Nutrition Hubs
…develop strategies for better health outcomes through improved nutrition. “We look at the relationship that we have with the USDA Nutrition Hub and we’re going to work to define a…
USDA Invests $4.5 Million to Build Network of Nutrition Hubs
…USDA’s broader efforts to enhance nutrition and diet-related health outcomes by offering personalized nutrition guidance and fostering research and education opportunities. This initiative is part of USDA’s broader effort, highlighted…