…has furthered our knowledge of soil health, soil biology, and agricultural resilience – knowledge that will contribute to the creation of more sustainable and productive systems across all agricultural approaches…
National Walnut Day
Cathy Isom tells us about the walnut and celebrating one of the world’s healthiest foods. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Every year on…
Benefits of a Straw Bale Garden
…also be great for growing a garden. And the best part is, you won’t have to worry about any soil, dirt or mud messes, or the threat of annoying weeds….
Initial Results of the 100-Day Action Plan of the U.S. – China Comprehensive Economic Dialogue
…round of technical consultations between the United States and China, China is to allow imports of U.S. beef on conditions consistent with international food safety and animal health standards and…
Secretary Perdue Announces Creation of Undersecretary for Trade
…our nation is crucial to the future of the agricultural economy and USDA must always argue for the needs of rural America. “The economic health of small towns across America…
The Danger of Consuming Raw Eggs
…and food contamination concept as raw eggs in an egg carton infected with dangerous bacteria resulting in health dangers and a medical situation as a symbol of a health hazards….
Almond Matters: Controlling NOW Populations Early
…I think growers are relatively diligent about getting mummies out of the trees and incorporated into the soil,” he said. “That cultural practice, in combination with early sprays, can make…
Western View: The Times, They are A-Changin’
…even though the American Medical Association and the World Health Organization both have said GMO foods are as safe as the non-GMO varieties. Essentially, it’s a Public Health question. Shouldn’t…
First Loans Awarded in the Rural Energy Savings Program
…This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; homeownership; community services such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov….
Another Study Calls Dairy Fats OK
…fats had a “neutral” effect on human health. A researcher leading the study at England’s Reading University said: “There’s been a lot of publicity over the last five to ten…
Avian Influenza Found in Mexico
The World Organization for Animal Health reports that highly contagious H7N3 avian influenza was confirmed Thursday at a farm in west-central Mexico. The virus was discovered in a flock of…
Urban School Food Alliance Responds to School Nutrition Standard
…our districts qualify for free or reduced-priced meals. The Urban School Food Alliance deeply values, along with USDA, the health and wellbeing of the children we serve. We, as large…
Notice of Determination of Changes to the National Poultry Improvement Plan Program Standards
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is updating the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) Program Standards. In a previous notice, the Agency proposed changes to…
Soggy Fields slow Start of Rice Planting
…he said, so he’s focusing on a small area where the soil is lighter and he can begin turning it. But his fields with red clay dirt in the lower…