…of Ours. How to Eat Avocado Seeds, and Why Avocados are well known health promoters that are packed with vitamins and antioxidants that do wonders for our skin, blood, tissue and organs….
USDA Proposes New Regulations for Animal Diagnostic Labs
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is looking to simplify the process for animal diagnostic labs to perform important livestock disease testing. The agency is proposing an update to…
Corteva™ Separates from DowDuPont to Form Leading Pure-Play Agriculture Company
…farmer productivity as well as the health and well-being of the consumers they serve. The Company is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware with Global Business Centers in Johnston, Iowa and Indianapolis, Indiana…
National FFA’s Washington Leadership Conference Instills Importance of Growth, Leadership, Community Service
…The 2019 Washington Leadership Conference is sponsored by title sponsors CSX and Farm Credit and weekly sponsors Bayer, Syngenta, General Mills, Merck Animal Health, Growth Energy and Nutrien. For more…
Agriculture industry Responds to Progress of USMCA
…zero-tariff platform on most ag products. It includes provisions for improved health and safety standards that will reduce trade-distorting practices. It also contains measures that address cooperation, information sharing and…
USDA Opens Signup for National Conservation Innovation Grants
…Trial (SHD) component of On-Farm Trials focuses exclusively on implementation of conservation practices and systems that improve soil health. Eligible entities receiving SHD awards agree to follow consistent soil health…
Almond Matters: Industry Works Toward Sustainability Goals
…almonds’ minds,” said Ludwig. “We have had tremendous success over the years with the health message of almonds but in the consumers mind now they’re also looking at wanting products…
United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Pays Dividends to American Farmers and Exporters
…Healthy, natural, organic, and ethnic food categories are new and have been well received by retailers. The following are a few examples of healthier food products from the United States…
Bee Safe Program Working in Tandem with BeeWhere Program
…the crop every year. The two programs will work in conjunction to enhance the overall effort to help boost pollinator health and safety. “They’re two separate programs but they work…
USDA Releases Baseline Data on Antimicrobial Use by Beef and Swine Operations
…feedlots and on large swine operations during 2016. The data USDA collected and studied will help animal health officials – as well as the human health community and consumers –…
Producers Encouraged to Participate in Goat Industry Study
Producers are being encouraged to participate in the second national study looking at the goat industry. The 2019 Goat Study is being conducted by the USDA’s National Animal Health Monitoring…
Grow Healthy Fruits to Match Diet Needs
…some healthy fruits to grow at home to match your diet needs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Grow Healthy Fruits to Match Diet Needs Healthy eating can…
Safe Trade Allowed to Continue in the Event African Swine Fever
…for U.S. U.S. Department of Agriculture – Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Source: USDA/Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…
Conservation Reserve Program Sign Ups Begin in June
…said in a news release. “CRP allows agricultural producers to set aside land to reduce soil erosion, improve water quality, provide habitat for wildlife and boost soil health.” Fordyce also…