Scientists are working to prevent a common health issue in cows. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Cattle pinkeye is a very contagious eye infection that causes redness,…
Deadline Nearing to Apply for $63 Million in Conservation Funding Assistance
…are intended to help producers improve soil health and protect water quality. CSP activities also include practices that will help promote pollinator and beneficial insect habitat. NRCS is specifically setting…
Third Quarter Report Shows Economic Improvement
…progress, but we need to do more to bring other prices down as well. My Administration has passed laws that will bring down prescription drug prices and health insurance premiums…
Report Shows Rise in Plant-Based Meat Market, Some Health Concerns
…diabetes, and other health disorders. These aspects are anticipated to restrict the market growth. However, various initiatives by animal welfare organizations aimed at eliminating meat consumption, are estimated to have…
MSOB: Biological Control Having Positive Impact on Bagrada Bug Issues
…discovered about a year ago in bagrada bug eggs. Biological control of bagrada bug had been difficult due to the pest laying its eggs in the soil. The wasp gryon…
Microwavable Food More Popular
…type. Concerns over health issues due to the use of preservatives are one of the major challenges impeding the microwavable foods market growth. The frozen food segment will be the…
New Study on Health Benefits of Pistachios
…the potential mechanism behind the health benefits that have been linked to pistachios in recent studies. One noted, “”The health benefits of pistachios have been studied over the past 20…
MSOB: Biologicals Have an Opportunity in Between Organic and Traditional
…health and crop nutrition. Marrone Bio’s portfolio of 18 products helps a wide range of growers – from row crops and fruits and vegetables to tree nuts, vines, and greenhouse…
Researchers Developing Corn for Diverse Organic Systems
…and soil moisture conditions, hybrids perform best under high input systems. With help from a new four-year, $1.5 million grant from USDA’s National Institute for Food and Agriculture, a team…
$80 Million to Improve Nutrition in School Meals
…by President Joe Biden. The added support for school meals and child nutrition builds on the momentum from last month’s White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health, where the…
Oral Arguments in Prop 12 Case Underway in Supreme Court
…have raised concerns regarding the precedent Prop 12 could set moving forward. Farm groups have noted support for ensuring the health and safety of animals. The argument against Prop 12…
Peanuts Power a Healthy Routine
…a regular schedule, including a healthy eating routine. One easy, inexpensive, and tasty ingredient for overall health and wellness is peanuts. The Peanut Institute says peanuts are a versatile, plant-based…
VofV: Jack Vessey on the Pressing Need to Implement Technology in Desert Agriculture
…From different irrigation techniques to different crops to soil amendments, Vessey is open to experimenting. “I don’t know about a silver bullet out there, but obviously our goal is to…
Farm and Food Workers Relief Program to be Administered by 15 Organizations
Grant recipients have been announced as part of an effort to support the U.S. food system. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is helping to cover certain pandemic-related health and…