…actual work begins in the months ahead, now is the time to start thinking about finding the right plants and getting a good line on soil, mulch, and all the…
Biosolorization a Potential Tool for Producers?
…producers another tool against soil-borne pests. The process is called biosolorization. Using the sun to solarize soil is nothing new but the process which covers the ground with a plastic…
Transform Raised Garden Bed into a Cold Frame
…wind protection for the plants. Also, the roof will trap heat inside, keeping plants and soil warm during the cool days of spring or fall. This solution works best for…
Perdue Details USDA Functions in the Event of a Lapse in Federal Funding
…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…
Measuring Costs and Benefits of Different Farming Systems
…the contributing factors for a renewed focus on soil management techniques in recent years. “All farmers invest in new equipment, they invest in their buildings, so invest in your soils…
Purple Veggies to Consider Growing
…garden will burst with color, your culinary creations will be improved, and your health will be given a boost at the same time. I’m Cathy Isom… Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture…
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…