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Researchers Look to Pig Vaccines to Prevent Costly Diseases
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Grant Money + Mushrooms = Profit for Farmers
A grant by the U.S. Department of Agriculture has farmers in the Northeast growing a lot more mushrooms. The $116,000 grant provided to the University of Vermont and Cornell University found that growing shiitake mushrooms outdoors on logs can be … Continue reading
Some Nuts May Have Less Calories Than Originally Thought
There’s more good news about almonds and pistachios. Using an improved method for estimating calories, USDA researchers found that there are fewer calories in the nuts than previously thought. The new method, which is expected to work well with other … Continue reading
Americans Not Drinking Milk as Often as Their Parents
Milk consumption in the U.S. is changing. A report from the USDA Economic Research Service states Americans of all ages are drinking less milk. Differences between generations along with eating and drinking habits contribute to the trend. According to the … Continue reading
Latest Crop Report Puts Corn at Record-Breaking Pace
Corn may be headed for a record-breaking year based on this month’s USDA Crop Report. The report, released on Thursday, forecasts corn at 13.8 billion bushels, up less than1 percent from last month and 28 percent from 2012. If reached, … Continue reading
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Study Shows USDA Program Does Work to Benefit the Land
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program (FRPP) is doing what it was designed to do — improve agricultural viability, encourage on-farm conservation and help farmers gain access to land — according to a study by … Continue reading
Most Farm Households Rely on Off-Farm Income
Most farm households earn all of their income from nonfarm sources, according to a USDA report released this month. Based on the broad definition of a farm, which includes several small operations that produce little or no agricultural commodities in … Continue reading
Organic Standards Board to Meet in October; Invites Public Comments
The National Organic Standards Board is scheduled to meet Oct. 22-24 and is accepting public comments on topics and proposals on the agenda. The meeting — to be held in Louisville, Ky. — will address several petitions regarding changes to … Continue reading
Experimental Gel Coating May Protect Homes from Wildfires
A temporary gel coating could save thousands of homes from being destroyed by wildfires. Created by USDA scientists, the experimental gel is made of bentonite clay, corn starch and water, and offers better, more affordable protection than other fire-retardant gels. … Continue reading
Calling All Ag Supporters: Tell us What’s at Stake Without #MyFarmBill
At USDA, we remain committed to sharing with all Americans the need for a comprehensive Food, Farm and Jobs Bill to keep up momentum in American agriculture, grow the rural economy and create jobs. And today, we launched Instagram, @USDAgov, to … Continue reading
