…the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, The U.S. Meat Export Federation and the North American Meat Institute, the letter called access to China “essential to the future health of the beef…
David Lewis to receive Bradford Rominger Agricultural Sustainability Leadership Award
…stakeholders solve challenging and contentious issues surrounding the health of their watersheds. The Bradford Rominger award honors individuals who exhibit the leadership, work ethic and integrity epitomized by the late…
Organizations Urge Appropriators to Protect Conservation Funding
…ranchers need to effectively conserve water, protect and enhance soil, and maintain productive and profitable operations,” said Greg Fogel, NSAC Policy Director. “In years past, appropriators have used backdoor tactics…
More Mowing Tips
…help prevent fertilizer and other nutrients from flowing into nearby waterways. Mowing frequently also helps increase canopy density, increases soil stability, and prevents soil erosion. Exactly how often you should…
Best Time to Mow?
…new shoots before they’ve matured. The other thing is when you mow so short like that in early spring, all you do is open that soil up for more sunshine…
Science Confirms – You Really Should Eat Your Brassica
…following the identification of phytochemicals, vitamins and minerals in all members of the Brassica family that are important to our health. Yaguang (Sunny) Luo, a food technologist at the Food…
USDA Expands Meat and Poultry Hotline Hours
…nutrition, food technology and public health,” said Almanza. “Experts are available to talk with people in English and Spanish, so we are able to help address the food safety needs…
APHIS Announces Public Meetings on Animal Disease Traceability
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing a series of public meetings to receive input on the current Animal Disease Traceability…
Funding to Relieve Veterinary Shortages
…is made through NIFA’s Veterinary Services Grant Program (VSGP), authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. “Veterinarians play significant roles in assuring animal health and well-being, food safety and security, public…
USDA Offers Renewal Options for Expiring Conservation Stewardship Program Contracts
…crops, buffer strips, pollinator and beneficial insect habitat, and soil health building activities – all while maintaining active agricultural production on their land. Producers interested in contract renewals or applying…
FMC to Acquire Part of Divested DuPont Crop Protection Business
…research workforce will transfer to FMC as part of this transaction. FMC Health and Nutrition Divestiture FMC Health and Nutrition will become part of DuPont’s Nutrition & Health segment. “FMC…
Agri View: New Citrus Crop
…It is not the same type of orange that Florida farmers grow. But it thrives in the type of soil found in South Georgia. And, consumers buy the fruit. Success…
USDA Trade Mission to Explore Export Opportunities in Middle East, North Africa
…Mayro Trading Company, Decatur, Ga. Nour Trading Corp, Brooklyn, N.Y. Now Health Group/Now International, Bloomingdale, Ill. Pristina Capital Partners, Midland Park, N.J. Reliance Agro, Missouri, Texas Spices USA, Inc., Hialelah,…
Gardening and Farming Cover Crops
…coming up on This Land of ours. Gardening and Farming Cover Crops A cover crop is any plant grown for the purpose of improving the soil. Cover crops are used…