…who are becoming more health conscious in their food choices. Other possible challenges relate to lactose intolerant consumers and their choice for lactose-free ice creams. About the Author Brian German…
Legislation Designed to Save Pollinators Introduced in House
…evaluation to make sure using these insecticides is not adversely affecting pollinator populations. Blumenauer says, “A healthy food system depends on healthy pollinators. To keep the status quo is like…
2018 USDA Ag Outlook Forum Offers Pre-Forum Field Trips on Farming and Research
…trip will showcase best practices for soil health in crop fields, livestock grazing, and reducing soil erosion and runoff in the barnyard. USDA’s Farm Production and Conservation leaders will discuss…
The Western View: Nutria Invasion
…established, they will cause the loss of wetlands, create severe soil erosion, and damage agricultural crops and levees. They are destructive, wasteful feeders that destroy up to 10 times the…
Celebrating a Heart Healthy Food
…health benefits. Almonds are one of the most heart-healthy foods on the market, packed with vitamin E, magnesium and fiber. According to a survey of 500 health professionals, almonds may…
Syngenta Acquires Satellite Imagery Innovator
Syngenta has acquired FarmShots, Inc., a North Carolina-based innovator of high-resolution satellite imagery that detects plant health by analyzing absorbed light from field images. In a company news release (see…
Mulch Plants for Your Garden
…protect from erosion, keep soil moist by shading it from the sun, they also add biodiversity, which helps with pollinators and can deter or distract pests. Some plants you may…
USDA Helps Dairy and Beef Industries Reach More Domestic and Global Markets
…develop checklists for other species with established World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) animal welfare chapters. Interested organizations can review USDA ISO TS 34700 Animal Welfare Assessment Program. For more…
Beginning Farmer Training Program Receives State Approval
…CLBL, Soil Born Farms and the Division of Apprenticeship Standards. the California Department of Food and Agriculture was also integral to the two-year process with grant funding provided by their…
Almond Matters: Almond Bloom Arrives
…bees aren’t active.” Other factors to keep in mind to ensure pollinator health is precision in all spray applications and making sure there are adequate water sources available to the…
Medicinal Plant Could Nip Cold and Flu Symptoms
…chest of country people. And not just for cold and flu symptoms, the health benefits of the elder plant are known to naturally improve sinus issues, nerve pain, inflammation, chronic…
USDA: Pesticide Residue Levels Show No Risk to Consumers
…and Drug Administration and the EPA would be notified of a residue test that could potentially pose a significant health risk. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NRCS Specialist Returns from Retirement to Assist Wildfire Relief Efforts
…who had retired as a Certified Professional Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Specialist in the Santa Cruz area. “I came back to work following about an eight or nine-month retirement,…
Agri View: Florida Peaches
…peach tree. It is a tree produced for Florida soil and weather. It is slightly smaller than its northern counterpart. It is otherwise about the same. It takes a lot…