…manure. Organic farming can also reduce water pollution, increase biodiversity, promote healthy soil and sequester significantly more carbon than conventional farming. Driven by these environmental and health benefits, Americans’ appetites…
St. Patrick’s Day Cabbage
…already knew that cabbage goes well with corned beef on Saint Patrick’s Day. But what many of us may not know are the amazing health benefits cabbage has going beyond…
Senate Homeland Security Committee Passes Agro-Terrorism Bill
…bill also authorizes the secretary to collaborate with other agencies, to ensure food, agriculture and animal and human health sectors are integrated into the Department of Homeland Security’s domestic preparedness…
Maximizing Profits with Poultry Litter
Poultry litter being incorporated into the soil during disking, a process that turns the soil and pulverizes it so that the litter will be mixed into it. Over a 3-year…
RFA Applauds Administration for Recalling Fuel Economy Rules, Allowing for a More Comprehensive Approach
…on other critical air quality and public health priorities. We look forward to this opportunity, giving EPA a second chance to conduct a more thorough review of fuel economy rules,…
CDFA Introduces the California Climate Investments Web Site
California Climate Investments is a statewide initiative that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment. The…
NFU Approves of Bill Adding USDA to Foreign Investment Committee
The National Farmers Union is supporting a bill that would add the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to the Committee on Foreign…
Germinating Your Own Seeds
…survive if they sink rather than float. Always keep the soil warm, moist and well-drained. Tiny seedlings need plenty of sun and light to survive, so it’s important to have…
A Farm Bill for Our Future
…leading to peer-reviewed studies that demonstrate the health benefits of fruits, vegetables and nuts. Increase food safety training. Quantify the benefits of on-farm climate-smart farming practices. Rural Development California’s rural…
General Mills to Commercialize Organic Perennial Wheat
…soil. Early research shows Kernza’s long roots may help preserve soil, enhance soil health, and reduce nitrogen movement into ground and surface waters. “Research has demonstrated that the ecological benefits…
Agri View: Food and Health Problems
Everett Griner talks about health problems and the food you eat in today’s Agri View. Food and Health Problems Is it just my imagination or is it the food we…
Almond Board: Hive Removal and Bee Forage
Honey bee health is top of mind this time of year. Almond Board Director of Agricultural Affairs, Bob Curtis, tells us about two important topics: hive removal timing and honey…
Protect Your Poultry from Avian Influenza
…Plant Health Inspection Service on Sunday (March 5). To protect the birds’ health, UC scientists recommend taking measures to prevent poultry from coming into contact with wild birds. “Based on…
National Farmers Union Cautions Against Health Care Changes
The National Farmers Union is urging caution against potential impacts federal health care reforms may have in rural America. The Republican plan to replace the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare,…