…preparedness efforts. Forest Service employees will continue to work on managing and maintaining the current forest system lands and sustaining the health and safety of the lands for their continued…
USDA Modifies Branding Requirements for Mexican Cattle
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has finalized a rule that will make updates to identification requirements for cattle imported to the United States from Mexico. The…
Perdue Applauds USDA’s 2018 Accomplishments
…of the whole-of-government effort. Wildfires In the past year, the USDA Forest Service treated more than 3.5 million acres to reduce hazardous fuels and improve forest health through timber sales…
Dollar Stores Putting Pressure on Local Grocers
…having detrimental effects on overall public health in low-income and rural areas that have limited access to traditional grocery stores. A report from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) shows…
CFDF Issues Virulent Newcastle Disease Alert
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Animal Health and Food Safety Services issued a disease alert. Virulent Newcastle Disease has been found in a commercial chicken operation in…
USDA Traveler Website Helps Santa and His Elves
APHIS Website Can Help All Gift Givers This Holiday Season The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced that representatives from the North…
Virulent Newcastle Disease in Commercial Poultry in California
Virulent Newcastle disease has been confirmed in a commercial chicken operation in Riverside County. The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) made the…
Purple Veggies to Consider Growing
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USDA Launches New Program to Create High-Speed Internet e-Connectivity in Rural America
…criteria include connecting agricultural production and marketing, e-Commerce, health care and education facilities. Previous research by USDA has demonstrated that high-capacity broadband is critical to all aspects of rural prosperity,…
World Ag Expo Gearing Up with Top Product Winners
…are harmful to calf health and break down the wood over time. Calf-Tel floor is made of a structural, plastic foam that provides flexible cushioning under the calves’ weight for…
Dollar General to Increase Fresh Produce Offerings in 2019
…the Better-For-You initiative, which includes the company’s private label, Good & Smart. Following consumer health trends, the retailer has responded by offering more than 130 products that are more health-conscious…
House and Senate Ag Committee Leaders Release Farm Bill Conference Report
…producers, local and organic food production, bioenergy, and access to new markets. It also addresses broadband, farm stress and mental health issues, and the opioid epidemic in rural areas. It’s…
U.S. Beef Gains New Market Access in Morocco
…Ken Isley, U.S. and Moroccan officials met to negotiate a health certificate and the terms for the import of U.S. high quality and standard quality beef into Morocco. Representatives also…
Bayer to Sell Animal Health Unit
…Because of these priorities, we are convinced that Bayer is no longer the best owner for Animal Health.” Bayer Animal Health has had a significant presence in the livestock and…