…in their orchards at risk, and beekeepers are responsible for delivering and maintaining the requisite number and quality of hives. Best Management Practices As part of an ongoing commitment to…
Senate Told Action Needed to Address Dairy Safety Net
…risk management promises dairy leaders and Congress committed to,” said Foster. “In order to do that, we must make adjustments to the program.” In her remarks, Foster highlighted NMPF’s current…
Animal Health Market Forecasted to Reach $58 Billion by 2025
…system integration solutions. Technological advancements, such as Cloud Service Brokerage (CSB), Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS), Cyber-Physical System (CPS), and clinical integration, are anticipated to offer new opportunities for market…
UNH Research: Organic Pesticides Help Manage Cabbage Aphids on Brussels Sprouts
…unmarketable. From conversations with growers in the region, we came to realize that many growers, especially organic growers, were struggling with cabbage aphid management,” Sideman said. To address this issue,…
Vine Mealybug Still an Issue
…grower needs to manage from year to year,” Cooperative Extension Entomology Farm Advisor David Haviland said. Management is especially important for some grape varieties. “If you are a wine or…
National Pork Board Increases International Markets Funding
…in advertising, consumer information, retail and foodservice marketing, export market promotion, production improvement, science and technology, swine health, pork safety and sustainability and environmental management. For information on Checkoff-funded programs,…
Coordinated ACP Management Meetings
…for effective area-wide ACP management. CPDPP grower liaisons will hold two meetings in Porterville and Bakersfield on Tuesday, February 21. The meetings will address the coordination that is needed for…
New Venture for the National Farm Machinery Show
…President Dennis Slater, shared with exhibitors and attendees that the two organizations have a verbal agreement on a future collaboration. Beginning with the 2018 show, AEM will assist with management…
Congress Reintroduces Legislation to Cut Red Tape For Conservationists
…System for Award Management (SAM) and obtain a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number to receive financial assistance from federal agencies like NRCS. Mandating that farmers and ranchers comply with…
Almond Board: Commitment to Research
…to continually evolve best practices. This effort includes the Accelerated Innovation Management (AIM) program and was celebrated at the recent Almond Conference in a short film. “This commitment helps ensure…
Seneca Valley Virus Disease Reports Increasing
…aldehydes, and oxidizing disinfectants including sodium hypochlorite. Below are EPA-approved disinfectants USDA lists effective for FMD on page 30 http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/emergency_management/downloads/fad_epa_disinfect ants.pdf. Be sure to follow labeled directions. Epidemiology The survival…
New FARM Program Environmental Stewardship Module Helps Measure Improvements in Dairy Sustainability
In its continued effort to share the compelling story of continuous improvement on America’s dairy farms, the National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program has opened participation in its…
Dairy, Ag Groups Urge President Trump to Raise New Canadian Milk Pricing Scheme Issue in Meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau
…trade relationship, and have deep concerns about proposed changes to the Canadian supply-side management system, which are designed, in part, to discourage U.S. exports.” Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO…
APHIS Extends Comment Period for Proposed Rule on Importation of Hass Avocados From Colombia
…Colombia into the continental United States. We are also notifying the public of the availability of a revised pest risk assessment (PRA) and risk management document (RMD) associated with the…