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Usted ha hablado. . . Nosotros escuchamos – USDA mantiene seminarios web en español sobre recursos agrícolas
Este mes, el Servicio de Comercialización Agrícola (AMS) está llevando a cabo un seminario sobre los servicios y programas de la agencia en español. El seminario titulado, Una introducción a las Noticias de Mercado de Frutas y Hortalizas del USDA, … Continue reading
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North Dakota Farmers Vote for Right to Farm
North Dakota farmers are making it difficult for outsiders to tell them how to farm. On Tuesday, the majority voted for the right to farm to become a permanent part of the state’s constitution. The amendment gives farmers the right … Continue reading
University Offers Course to Keep Young People on the Farm
A new course offered at the University of Missouri is encouraging more young people to consider farming as a career. “Returning to the Farm,” taught by Kevin Moore, associate professor of agricultural economics, helps students overcome financial and personal obstacles … Continue reading
National Parks Offer Free Admission to All for Veteran’s Day
Families looking to get away for the Veteran’s Day holiday this weekend may consider a free option — the national parks. Entrance to all national parks and forests will be free of charge from Nov. 10-12, and many will be … Continue reading
Spraying Insecticide? There’s an App for That
Scientists at the Agricultural Research Service have developed two apps to help manage aerial and ground-based pesticide applications. Users can key in specifics on the type of equipment and pesticide they are using. The app displays the droplet size that … Continue reading
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Producers Face Nor’easter After Superstorm Sandy
Farmers on the East Coast are bracing once again for a major storm as a nor’easter is expected to bring high winds, snow and freezing temperatures. This comes on the heels of Hurricane Sandy that spared acres of cropland from … Continue reading
Researchers to Build Robots to Prune Grapes, Apples
The robots are coming! And some of them may end up taking over the labor-intensive and often expensive task of pruning grapevines and apple trees. Scientists at Purdue University received $3 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and another … Continue reading
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Possible Second Case of Chronic Wasting Disease Found in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is possibly facing its second case of chronic wasting disease, according to officials from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. As of today or Wednesday, the department will know whether a second animal from a captive deer farm in Adams … Continue reading
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Program Encourages Farmers to Donate an Acre to End Hunger
A program to help end food insecurity in America is encouraging farmers to donate an acre to help end hunger. Invest an Acre program, sponsored by ADM, The Howard G. Buffett Foundation, Monsanto and Feeding America, asks farmers across the … Continue reading
County Committee Elections Begin Today
The 2012 Farm Service Agency County Committee elections open today, Nov. 5, with the mailing of ballots to eligible voters. All eligible voters have one month to complete the ballot and return by mail or in person to local USDA … Continue reading
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