…investment in forest health on private lands in California of $14.5 million,” said Suarez. “We estimate that that is going to continue as long as we continue receiving the funding…
Europe’s Leading Livestock Event, Sommet de l’Elevage, Welcomes 95,000+ Professionals
…announcement of the easing of the health conditions for French livestock exports, this year’s invitation to Turkey as the 2018 guest of honour is possibly the most noteworthy of recent…
USDA Announces Deregulation of GE Low-Gossypol Cotton
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announces the deregulation of Texas A&M’s cotton variety genetically engineered to have ultra-low levels of gossypol in…
EQIP Funding Continues Even Without A Farm Bill in Place
…assistance for projects that improve soil, water, air, and other resources. Farmers, ranchers, forestland managers, and landowners still have time to apply for EQIP funding for the fiscal year 2019….
Best Veggies to Grow Indoors
…is a little natural light, a proper growing space, soil, the right container, water, and a little TLC. Of course you’ll want to know which fruits and veggies do the…
UN Climate Change Report Calls for Immediate Action
…agriculture can actively combat emissions by pulling carbon from the atmosphere and putting it into the soil. While agricultural emissions in California account for only eight 8 percent of the…
Choosing the Right Mulch for Your Garden
…shops, and hotels are great spots for getting free, boxy garbage. Organic mulches also develop the garden soil for plants, and they moderate the soil temperature so that plants don’t…
NCBA Calls for Flexibility on Hours of Service Rules
…or three hours would enable livestock haulers to get the rest they need while maintaining the health and well-being of animals in their care. “In the livestock hauling world, common…
USDA Partners to Improve Community Infrastructure for 1.1 Million Rural Americans
…grants to help expand economic opportunities and create jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care;…
Corporate Leaders and National FFA Announce Transformational Initiative Addressing Emergent Agricultural Challenges
…educate nearly 670,000 FFA student members. Amazon Web Services, BASF, Blue River Technology (a John Deere company), Cargill, Corteva, Elanco, FMC, Merck Animal Health and Sealed Air are joining forces…
The Western View: ‘Sniffer Dogs’ Working in the Ag Industry
…to overcome, including training the dogs to work on California soil, which is different from their home dirt in Florida. The various groups involved also need to learn how to…
USDA Invests in $650,000 in Local Watershed Project to Protect Communities and Vital Infrastructure
…and Flood Prevention Program. NRCS works with local groups to help prevent floods, protect watersheds, improve agricultural water management and enhance wildlife habitat through this program. “The health of the…
USDA Launches Interactive Data Tool to Help Rural Communities Address the Opioid Crisis
…Walsh Center focuses on a wide array of issues affecting rural providers and residents, including health care quality and public health systems. In April 2017, President Donald J. Trump established…
Agri View: Pollination Help
…is still in progress. Now, our Department of Agriculture is ready to lay out 10 million dollars in an effort to sustain these pollinators to a degree of good health….