…and agriculture industry stakeholders not happy about the idea. Renee Pinel of the Western Plant Health Association says it’s just one study that hasn’t even been peer-reviewed yet. A wide…
USDA/NIFA Announces Support for Veterinary Medical Loan Repayment
…authorized by the National Veterinary Medical Services Act. The VLMRP supports NIFA’s Animal Systems portfolio by facilitating professional workforce development in critical agricultural sectors related to animal health and well-being….
AVMA Urges Congressional Action on Veterinary Shortages
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) says veterinary shortages are threatening animal health, public health and the livelihoods of farmers and ranchers. The association Wednesday urged Congress to help address…
Agri View: Banner Pecan Nut Year
…growth of the pecan industry is-exports-80 million pounds. This applies to the whole region from New Mexico to Georgia. The pecans are now on the Health Food list. This is…
CFBF Advocates for Reasonable Regulation
The California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) supports a program of reasonable regulation the legislative deadline approaches. While appreciating the importance of safety and health in agricultural production, CFBF advocates for…
USDA, FDA Announce Formal Agreement to Bolster Coordination and Collaboration
…take new steps to streamline regulatory responsibilities and use government resources more efficiently to protect public health. It aims to increase clarity, efficiency and potentially reduce the number of establishments…
Secretary Perdue to Speak at World Meat Conference This Summer
…draw from the world’s foremost experts on topics such as health and nutrition, production technologies, animal care and sustainability – issues that demand our full attention if the red meat…
Register for Rice Technical Working Group Conference
…February 21. The rest of the day has multiple technical sessions covering topics such as the development of biological agents that promote rice health and growth, along with the influence…
Some Sections of NAFTA Negotiations Closer to Completion
…and animal and plant health. While Canadian officials said there were discussions on that chapter Thursday, even though it’s not finished, they’re more hopeful that it’s close to being wrapped…
USDA Names 2018 Agricultural Outlook Forum Student Diversity Program Winners
…the next generation of agriculturalists. This year’s sponsoring organizations include the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and Farm Credit. USDA sponsors include the Agricultural Research Service; Animal and Plant Health…
New ARS Food and Nutrition Research Briefs Issued
…nutrition and health findings in the latest issue of the Agricultural Research Service’s (ARS) Food and Nutrition Research Briefs. The latest issue can be found at https://www.ars.usda.gov/oc/fnrb/2018/fnrb0118/ The popular online…
Keep Your New Year’s Resolution with Green Juice
Everyone makes a New Year’s Resolution. Cathy Isom helps keep those of us that made one about staying healthy, and on a diet by telling us about a day devoted…
USDA Helped Improve Essential Services for 7 Million Rural Residents in 2017
…This 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 rd.usda.gov….
How to Build Your Own Tomato Cages
…sides of the bottom third of the bucket, and bury that section underneath the soil. I’m Cathy Isom… Image credit: (top) Flickr/by Oregon State University (bottom right) Flickr/by arpent nourricier…