…improve digestive health. In piglets, stress can reduce immune function and leave the animals more susceptible to disease. Supplements that improve digestive health, nutrient absorption, or the intestinal microflora can…
USDA Investing Millions in Wildfire Mitigation and Water Quality Projects
…conservation programs, and the Forest Service enhances forest health on public lands — stitching together a larger footprint of healthy ecosystems in priority areas,” said acting State Conservationist Ray Dotson….
Perdue Announces USDA’s Farm Bill and Legislative Principles for 2018
…more environmentally sensitive acres. Support conservation programs that ensure cost-effective financial assistance for improved soil health, water and air quality and other natural resource benefits. TRADE & FOREIGN AGRICULTURAL AFFAIRS…
Farmers Union Releases Priorities for Farm Bill
…individual enterprise to all families in our society to achieve economic and social stability, as well as soil, water, and environmental stewardship of our natural resources and unparalleled production efficiency….
Two Dairy Leaders Join Dairy Council of CA Board
To support Dairy Council of California’s nutrition education programs and help fulfill its cause to elevate the health of children and parents through the pursuit of lifelong healthy eating habits,…
Agri View: Time Changes Everything
…father and his grandfather. I’m not talking about the tools and the technology used by those before him. He has to be much more conscious about the soil, the seed,…
Secretary Perdue Outlines USDA Services in the Event of a Government Shutdown
…investigations based on reports of food-borne health hazards and disease outbreaks; Monitor allied industries to prevent uninspected, misbranded, or adulterated meat, poultry and egg products from illegally entering channels of…
Assistance Available to Agricultural Producers through the Conservation Stewardship Program
…new soil amendments to improve water quality. Some of these benefits of CSP include: Improved cattle gains per acre; Increased crop yields; Decreased inputs; Wildlife population improvements; and Better resilience…
Almond Board: Best Management Practices During Bloom
…and fungicide timing during the bloom period. Listen to Curtis’ interview. From the Almond Board of California: As part of an ongoing commitment to honey bee health, Almond Board of…
Almond Matters: Developing A Young Orchard
…in the soil and addressing any micronutrient or macronutrient issues that may occur. The process of pruning also plays an important role when developing a young orchard. There are many…
United States Food Sustainability Ranking
…mainly due to our overconsumption of meat, sugar, and saturated fats. It also scored lower than other countries of poor management of soil and fertilizer in agriculture. I’m Cathy Isom……
Native Farm Bill Coalition Formed
…Radio reports that the coalition is an outgrowth of programs to improve health and expand access to health food for Native Americans. The coalition says that for decades, Indian Country…
NPPC: Mexico Pork Exports Rule Maintains Good Trade Relationship
…regulation allowing Mexican states to export pork to the United States. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is implementing a science-based risk assessment that determined Mexico is free of…
Best Time to Grow Shiitake Mushrooms
…Some shiitake health benefits include its ability to aid weight loss, support cardiovascular health, fight cancer cells, improve energy levels and brain function, reduce inflammation, and support the immune system….