…access to new markets,” wrote the 16 groups. Mulhern NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern noted that farm groups must continue to emphasize that “the health of U.S. agriculture depends…
Bayer Honors Robert Hutmacher as 2017 Cotton Specialist of the Year
…and has been for a long while.” Hutmacher earned a bachelor of science degree in agronomy at the University of California-Davis, a master of science degree in soil physics from…
New Communications Concept – SMART Farm Debuts at CES ®
…that is good for the soil, air, habitat and water on and around our farms and ranches – without compromise on cost, quality or taste.” Today’s SMART Farms use data…
Dedicated Energy Crops and Competition for Agricultural Land
…cropland, less than 5 percent. Extensive planting of switchgrass coupled with reduction of acreage of non-energy crops reduces soil erosion by 5 percent nationally, with greater reductions in regions with…
New Zealand Will Open to U.S. Cooked Turkey Products
…competitive local production has made New Zealand a potentially positive market for U.S. turkeys even though efforts were held up because of health concerns from New Zealand officials. From the…
Agri View: Vanishing Kudzu
…imported to the U.S. to help build the soil and supply grazing for farm animals. In the beginning it did neither. It just grew, and grew, and grew. It was…
Don’t Eat Raw Meat
…Health Services has a message for them: don’t do it. Cannibal or Tiger Meat Sandwiches typically consist of raw ground beef topped with salt, pepper and onions, served on rye…
Burger King Switching to Antibiotic-Free Chickens
…Tim Hortons will be moving from antibiotics used in humans but not necessarily animal-specific antibiotics used to keep the animals healthy. The chains will join other establishments like McDonald’s, Wendy’s,…
Almond Board: Health Benefits of Almonds
As the New Year starts, many of us start thinking about turning over a new leaf, especially when it comes to our eating habits. Almond Board Manager, Global Health and…
Transferring Land to the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…nationwide, boosting soil and air quality, cleaning and conserving water and enhancing wildlife habitat. For an interactive look at USDA’s work in conservation and forestry over the course of this…
National Champagne Day
…choice if watching your calories and carbs. And a study out of University of Reading found that drinking one to three glasses of champagne per week can boost brain health….
Almond Assessment Increase Approved
…and nutrients Orchard, tree and rootstock Harvesting Almond biomass, co-products, energy Soil health management Pest management Food safety leadership Pollination Sustainability The global marketing effort expands our programs to address…
Cardiovascular Disease and Red Meat Consumption
…of clinical trials from Purdue University. While during the last 20 years, there have been recommendations to eat less red meat as part of a healthier diet, red meat can…
USDA: $5 Million in Funds for Smart Technology Innovations in Agriculture
…National Science Foundation leads this initiative with support from NIFA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Homeland Security, National Institutes of Health, Department of Transportation, and National Center…