…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 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s…
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…
NRCS Accepting Proposals for On-Farm Trials
…Matthew Lohr said in a news release. “The addition of On-Farm Trials and the Soil Health Demo Trial provide us with expanded opportunities to work with partners to encourage the…
U.S. Beef Gains Full Access to Japan
…Safety Commission (FSC) concluded eliminating the age restriction for beef from the United States, Canada and Ireland posed a negligible risk to human health. Based on the FSC risk assessment,…
The USDA Announces New Vision for Animal Genomics
…University teamed up with federal, academic and industry scientists to publish the blueprint titled, “Genome to Phenome: Improving Animal Health, Production and Well-Being.” A previous blueprint, which covered 2008-2017, met…
USDA Enhances African Swine Fever Surveillance Efforts
…to keep this deadly disease out of the United States. For more information, visit APHIS’ updated ASF webpage at www.aphis.usda.gov/animalhealth/swine/asf. Source: USDA/Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Sponsored Content CIR…
Indoor Heat Standard Critical Language Changes
California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (CalOSHA) has updated the indoor heat standard proposal, refining some of the language used from the proposal initially announced earlier in the year. …
Old Tea Bags Can Help Your Garden
Soil health is real important to maintaining healthy plants. Cathy Isom tells you how old tea bags can help your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Don’t…