…is growing among health-conscious consumers, but processing these nutrient-vitamin-rich nuts could use some tweaking. Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists have developed a method that uses infrared technology to improve commercial…
Sunflowers as a Crop and Garden Flower
…crop in and of themselves, sunflowers are also used to help out the garden as a whole. They’re easy to grow and can withstand just about any type of soil….
Almond Board: Stockpile Management
…on the orchard floor, either before or after sweeping. Aflatoxins are naturally occurring chemicals produced by certain molds. They are a health concern because of their potential to cause cancer….
National Potato Council on Continued Mexican Potato Ban
…Mexican border but are prohibited from going further into the country. The NPC says the ruling ignores science and interferes with the role of the Mexican plant health regulatory authority….
Dairy Producers Needed for Sorghum Research
…cows without impacting production or animal health. By the end of the project, researchers hope to establish sorghum growing techniques to achieve optimum nutrition. Dairy producers who would like to…
USDA Proposes Less Restriction on Mexican Pork Exports
The Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is proposing to recognize Mexico as free of classical swine fever. The proposal replaces a previous proposal by APHIS that…
Easy Fruits and Veggies to Grow in Pots
…grow beneath the soil. Sow seeds at a depth of one-half to one inch deep. And don’t forget the fast-growing combination of highly nutritious and intensely flavorful micro greens. Micro…
Funding to Encourage SNAP Participants to Purchase Healthy Foods
…Food Bank & Family Services, Sacramento, California, $63,494 The Kenny Family Foundation, Wilmington, Delaware, $45,000 Presence Health, Chicago, Illinois, $100,000 Iowa Healthiest State Initiative, Des Moines, Iowa, $99,587 Red Lake…
Egg Shell Uses
…to wild bird feed and chicken feed. Coffee lovers can add egg shells to ground coffee before brewing, reducing the bitterness. House plants love eggshells too, they keep the soil…
“Good-Guy” Fungus to Take on Killer of Oaks and Ornamental Crops
…Fort Detrick MD. Photo by Tim Widmer. A beneficial soil fungus could offer a bio-based approach to battling Phytophthora ramorum, a pathogen that kills oaks, other tree species, and woody…
USPS Issues Protect Pollinators Forever Stamps
…that they depend on are disappearing at an increasing rate. The protection of pollinators is vital to ensure the health of natural ecosystems and keep agricultural production thriving. A Cornell…
Bees Are Buzzing Back from Colony Collapse
New data from the Department of Agriculture shows U.S. honey bee numbers increased in the last year. USDA released its honey bee health survey this week, which found the number…
Mexico Releases NAFTA Goals
…unify agricultural, animal and health safety regulations. A document from the economy ministry of Mexico, which outlines the goals, states: “Our objective is to have an expedited negotiation that maintains…
Farmers Union Relieved by Failed ACA Repeal Vote
…pass impactful health care reform. “NFU looks forward to working towards a bipartisan solution that improves access to affordable, high quality health care for family farmers, ranchers and rural Americans.”…