…that process. This is welcome news, since we know that export income is critical to the financial health of agriculture and is a key contributor to rural prosperity. Japan is…
How Much to Plant in the Garden
…by many factors including soil quality, water, weather, pests/diseases, and location. The calculator should be used as a rough estimation and adjust numbers according to your needs. I’m Cathy Isom……
Pork Industry Commits To Fighting Antibiotic Resistance
…initiative is bringing together pharmaceutical and health insurance companies, food animal producers and purchasers, medical professionals, government health officials and leaders from around the world to collaborate on efforts to…
Perdue Comments on DOJ Filing in 9th Circuit Chlorpyrifos Ruling
…line of defense, with no viable alternatives. “Chlorpyrifos helps farmers and consumers by improving production efficiency and contributing to public health and safety. The arbitrary, immediate, and total loss of…
USDA Outlines Next Steps for Advancing Animal Disease Traceability
…to work toward a system where animal health certificates are electronically transmitted from private veterinarians to state animal health officials. These goals reflect the core themes resulting from a State…
High-Yield Farming May Be Better for Environment Than Previously Believed
…and European wheat. The results suggest that more intensive production methods require less land, cause less soil loss, consume less water and may result in the production of fewer pollutants….
Celebrating National Mushroom Month
…year throughout the month of September. During this time, the USDA takes advantage of the opportunity to educate people on the versatility mushrooms offer, including health benefits. The Mushroom Capital…
USDA Announces Investment to Expand Markets for Specialty Crop and Other Farmers
…well-being of farm families, consumers and the economic health of rural America,” said Ibach. “These programs target resources to the state, local and regional level where the people who understand…
USDA Partners to Improve Water and Wastewater Infrastructure for Rural Americans
…assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community services such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov. Source:…
Organic Production Project to Evaluate Advantages of No-Till Farming
…monitoring and soil health assessments in North Coast vineyards. Some of the grant funding will also go to American Farmland Trust for the purpose of quantifying the economic and environmental…
Global Hunger Continues to Increase
…says limited progress is also being made in addressing the multiple forms of malnutrition, ranging from child stunting to adult obesity, putting the health of hundreds of millions of people…
Building Good Soil for Your Garden
…the soil to add back important elements like calcium and iron. Rock minerals are an inexpensive, very effective way of re-mineralizing soil. Compost helps improve soil structure. So do leaves…
USDA Partners with Communities to Support Opioid Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Opportunities in Rural America
…is more than just a matter of public health – it is an issue of rural prosperity,” Hazlett said. “Under the leadership of President Trump, USDA is committed to being…
Swine Fever Spreads; FAO Calls Emergency Meeting
…of the new cases in China have appeared over the past week, increasing concerns about the rising speed of the infection. The Swine Health Information Center reported on September 3rd…