…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…
Santa’s Reindeer Cleared for Entry Into California
California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones has granted a 24-hour permit clearing all brand inspection and health requirements for nine reindeer scheduled to visit California on the evening of December…
Women Earn Nearly Half of Ag Doctorates, Hold 23 Percent of Academic Post
…only four had a female department chair for crop and soil sciences. Among the colleges of agriculture, nine have female deans. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Conservation Districts to Lead Record 25 RCPP Projects in 2017
…soil health, and wildlife habitat nationwide. “Conservation districts are natural RCPP partners,” said NACD President Lee McDaniel. “Districts are professional innovators, experienced collaborators, and natural resource experts that have been…
EPA Removing Pesticide Ingredients from The Market
…taking this action in response to a petition filed by the Center for Environmental Health, Beyond Pesticides, and others. The groups initially asked the EPA to disclose up to 371…
New Test Quickly Detects Red Imported Fire Ants
…and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) scientists. Entomologist Steven Valles, at the Center for Medical, Agricultural and Veterinary Entomology (CMAVE) in Gainesville, Florida, developed novel antibodies that bind to a…
CA Produce Shows Low or No Pesticide Residue
…will not cause adverse health impacts when consumed. The highest residue level that is allowed on a commodity is called a “tolerance.” It is a violation if a residue exceeds…