…Partnership (TPP) agreement. NPPC supports full allocation of the fiscal 2016 $10 million budget request for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to implement…
Citrus Greening Research Funding
…Group includes representatives from the USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), USDA NIFA, USDA’s Agricultural Research Service, Environmental Protection Agency, State Departments of Agriculture from California, Florida, Texas and…
Study Uses Domestic Sheep to Facilitate Sustainable Farming
…the cover crops through the sheep’s digestive tracts also lends itself to long-term soil health benefits. “A sheep is only going to digest 30-40 percent of 100 pounds of wheat…
Klamath Water Allocation Brings Relief For Farmers
…by federal agencies to address the health of the protected fish species. Based on the elevation of Upper Klamath Lake and forecasted inflows, the bureau announced that the Klamath Project…
Water, Markets Complicate Farms’ Planting Plans
…about each crop’s water needs based on locations, soil conditions, age and varieties of the trees,” he said. Federal and state water projects, and a number of local water agencies,…
Teenagers Access to Healthy Snacks
…teenagers into healthy eaters with the use of their own technology. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Teenagers Access to Healthy Foods From: Web Trends What Is Vine?…
Innovative Pest Management Solutions
…human health.” Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy The CPPM program helps researchers develop innovative approaches for managing high priority pests at the state, regional and national levels. The program seeks effective new…
Teens Snacks
Many nutrition experts think many teens are still not eating enough healthy foods. Cathy Isom explains the project underway to sway teens away from the sugary snacks. That’s coming up…
Agri View: Pistachio Status
…as the symbol of wellness and robust health since ancient times. The kernels are enriched with many health-benefiting nutrients essential for optimum health. Pistachio actually are kernels obtained from fruits…
Strawberry Commission Answers ‘Dirty Dozen’
…the conventional and organic farmers we represent, the California Strawberry Commission (CSC) reiterates that health experts everywhere agree that consumers should eat more fruits and vegetables, like strawberries, every day…
NMPF, IDFA Urge Congress to Challenge WHO Proposal
…members of Congress this week to insist that the United States request a more thorough analysis of a World Health Organization (WHO) proposal seeking to discourage parents from feeding toddlers…
Worms Make Winery More Sustainable
…in spite of seasonal fluctuations in wastewater flow like those seen in the wine industry, and generates compost-enhancing castings from worm digestion, returning nutrients to the soil. Working with Worms…
North American Producers Committed
…of defense to maintain and protect animal health, recognizing that animal health products should never be used as a replacement for good animal husbandry. They do believe, however, that producers…
Veteran Serves Escondido Ag Community
…quality. These goals are all areas where NRCS’ science-based conservation methods can help. Through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, NRCS offers organic conservation assistance to help farmers improve soil health…