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…
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,…
Grow the Vegetable that Adds Heat to Cooking
…when soil is 60°F. Chilies also grow well in tubs on a sunny, sheltered balcony. I’m Cathy Isom… Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy…
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 Let’s…
How Sunflowers Provide a Helping Hand
…easy growing and can thrive in just about any type of soil. When planted about six inches apart, will supply a living fence around the garden or even between beds….
Pilot Program for U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Coming in June
…“Those goals ranged from greenhouse gas emissions to soil loss, to water usage, energy usage, soil carbon,” Burton noted. The industry also hopes to reduce the amount of land necessary…
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…
Western Hemisphere Agriculture Leaders on Food Security and Ag Trade
…affirm our intent to allow farmers and ranchers access to the tools needed to: increase productivity; reduce food loss and waste; protect soil, water and biodiversity; and produce safe, nutritious,…