…a scientific basis for best practices across several priority areas, including water sustainability, pollinator health and finding new uses for almond coproducts, including hulls, shells and woody material. “Innovation is…
CCM: Farm Bill Deal Good for Citrus Future
…insects in backyard citrus trees. Negotiators have also agreed to maintain funding for the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s (APHIS) Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention…
Public Safety vs. Producer Income in Recent E. coli Outbreak
…fairly aggressive one and their first role is to protect public health,” Whitaker said. “It’s a painful situation when that happens but at the end of the day, consumer health…
USDA Announces Funding for CA Water Infrastructure
…jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For…
Egg Laying Chickens with Personalities
…maintenance breeds you’ll ever raise. They’re very vigorous and hardy birds and do not suffer from the health conditions that every other bird doesn’t occasionally deal with. I’m Cathy Isom……
USDA Actively Addressing Rural Veterinary Shortages
…animal production systems safe and healthy. The Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) has awarded $7.1 million this year to 74 food animal and public health veterinarians. The program provides…
Nighttime Labor Regulations Quietly Moving Fast
A proposal to implement further nighttime labor regulations for the agricultural industry is continuing to make progress. The Division of Occupational Safety and Health, better known as Cal/OSHA, had previously…
Japan May Remove Age Restrictions on Beef Imports
…official decision is made the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry would be meeting with U.S. officials regarding the details of potentially removing the current restrictions. Japan May Remove Age Restrictions…
Valuable Rancher Recordkeeping Tool from NCBA Available for 2019
…more than 100 pages to record calving activity, herd health, pasture use, cattle inventory, body condition, cattle treatment, AI breeding records and more. It also contains a Producers Guide for…
New Biosecurity Campaign to Protect Live Poultry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is launching a new outreach campaign focused on preventing the spread of infectious poultry diseases in both commercial…
Farming Assistance Resources Available from NRCS
…for farmers in any county in California. “Maybe you’re concerned about water quality, or soil erosion. Maybe you’re interested in building the health of your soil, for future generations,” said…
Agri View: BFTP-Drinking a Glass of Milk a Day
In this Blast from the Past episode of Agri View with Everett Griner, Everett talks about the health benefits of drinking a glass of milk a day in today’s Agri…
Cattlemen’s College Set For New Orleans in January
…cattle health, genetics, nutrition, reproduction, grazing management, consumer interest, and industry hot topics. Because many sessions run concurrently, attendees will be able to view videos of missed sessions online following…
USDA Partners with Communities to Bring High-Speed Broadband e-Connectivity Infrastructure to Rural Areas
…on unserved portions of Le Flore County, Oklahoma. This project will increase access to economic development, health care, educational and public safety opportunities for 300 households and 15 businesses. It…