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USDA Rural Development observing Native American Heritage Month
USDA's Rural Development undersecretary Xochitl Torres Small says the US Department of Agriculture is renewing its commitment to strengthen its partnerships with Tribes and Tribal communities. The com...
Jody Heemstra Nov 09, 2022 U.S. Department of Agriculture
Ecosystem Services Market Consortium announces partnership with SustainCERT
Ecosystem Services Market Consortium and SustainCERT announced a new partnership. The effort seeks to accelerate the deployment of a digital solution for corporate reporting on the carbon intensity of...
Jody Heemstra Apr 08, 2022 Andy Roberts / CC
USAID launches effort to combat infectious disease threat, antimicrobial resistance
The United States Agency for International Development has tapped a consortium led by Cargill to improve livestock management and combat the threat of diseases to both human and animal health. The fiv...
Jody Heemstra Apr 16, 2021
USDA seeks Fiscal Year 2024 suggestions for plant protection projects
USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service seeks input for fiscal year 2024 Plant Protection Act funding to protect American agriculture and natural resources. The open period for submitting su...
Jody Heemstra Jun 22, 2023 Pictures of Money / CC
AFBF: Risk management tools should be a Farm Bill priority
During volatility in the markets, managing risk remains a priority for farmers and ranchers. New analysis from the American Farm Bureau Federation examines several farm bill risk management tools incl...
Jody Heemstra Dec 28, 2022
"Raised With Respect" cattle care campaign underway
Respect for animals, land, and for each other is the foundation of a new campaign launched by Sysco, a food service distribution company, and Certified Angus Beef. The campaign called "Raised wit...
Jody Heemstra Dec 21, 2023
New music from the Brothers Osborne
Brothers Osborne have released three new songs, "Nobody's Nobody," "Might As Well Be Me," And "Rollercoaster (Forever And A Day)." The three tracks are part of the duo's ...
Apr 10, 2023
Dolcini Joins American Farmland Trust Board of Directors
Val Dolcini was unanimously elected to the American Farmland Trust Board of Directors by the AFT members. Dolcini is the U.S. Head of Sustainability and Government Affairs for Syngenta and will suppor...
Jody Heemstra Nov 24, 2023
Farmers Sue the Biden Administration
On behalf of several Texas farmers, the Southeastern Legal Foundation and the Mountain States Legal Foundation filed a preliminary injunction regarding disaster payments. Specifically, they're asking ...
Jody Heemstra Apr 17, 2024 Jernej Furman / CC
Remember Food Safety When Enjoying Summer Gatherings
The state epidemiologist for the South Dakota Department of Health is reminding people to remember food safety tips during outdoor gatherings this summer. Dr. Joshua Clayton says wash your hands thoro...
Jody Heemstra Jun 29, 2020