…large metal sculpture. After additional inspections and cleaning, the shipment was eventually allowed into California under strict conditions. CAWG has praised the USDA’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service and the…
Senate Farm Bill Framework Receiving Industry Support
…Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) praised the farm bill framework for its investments in specialty crops, which are crucial for American agriculture and public health. The SCFBA called for further bipartisan…
Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act Introduced
…farmers face, such as establishing financial management systems, increasing soil fertility, and building business infrastructure. The legislation is being supported by groups including the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy,…
Grower Collaborators Needed for Rice Research Projects
…soil and hatch when the soil is prepared for seeding by floods. The wet atmosphere and new seedlings are the ideal habitat for tadpole shrimp to feast on the roots…
Make Ag Safety a Priority
…Cultivating Caution is a monthly webinar series exploring the latest research, recommendations, and tips for staying safe and healthy while working in today’s agriculture industry. The series is cosponsored by…
USDA Program for Dairy Producers Amid H5N1
…National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) facility, they will then need to conduct weekly tests on bulk milk from that herd to confirm that status and will be able to…
The Science of Soil From Feeding Minds Press
…that tells the story of Jackie and her garden friends as they discover the wonders of soil and how things grow. Loaded with scientific facts about soil, plants, pollinators, decomposers,…
North American Organizations Call for More Opportunities for Beef Producers
…American trade partners accountable by conducting transparent, in-country, science-based food safety and animal health audits. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn…
Farm Bill Advances After House Ag Approval
…for approving the next Farm Bill, and said it includes top priorities for cattle farmers and ranchers including cattle health, voluntary conservation, and food security provisions. NCBA President and Wyoming…
Grant Project to Increase Organic Consumption Through Education and Promotion
…Consumers lack information about all that the USDA Organic label stands for and all the benefits it delivers for human health, the environment, and businesses,” OTA co-CEO Tom Chapman said…
Organic Needs Assessment Highlights Need for Additional Research
…in purchasing organic products. Rangarajan recommends research at a production level because of the diversity of organic practices including crop rotation, soil management, pest management, and preserving ecology. “I think…
Maintaining Safe Milk Supply Amid HPAI
The latest efforts to keep our milk supply safe. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Human and Health Services Secretary discusses some of the continued and increased…
Using Farm Loan Programs to Support Climate-Smart Production
…can provide critical support in assisting producers to adopt practices like cover cropping and precision agriculture equipment, which capture carbon, improve water management, and enhance soil health. “Farmers and ranchers…
Almond Update: Seeds for Bees Program Accepting Applications
…a variety of benefits for orchard health. They can help to improve water infiltration in the soil. Cover crops can also assist with weed suppression. “They are going to be…