Farm Industry News

11/18/2009 - Recapping a Rainy Autumn Harvest
Small farmers across the country cope with the effects of a wet autumn harvest.

11/16/2009 - Iraqis Receive Agriculture Training in Texas
A 6-week agriculture training program aims to develop Iraqi agricultural methods.

11/13/2009 - Vermont Plays Matchmaker for Local Food Industry
Buyers and sellers “speed date” at the 2009 Local Food Matchmaker.

11/11/2009 - Preventing Calf Scours
Vaccination offers one mode to prevent calf scours.

11/09/2009 - USDA Grants to Help New Farmers
29 institutions will receive $17 million in grants to train beginning farmers.

11/06/2009 - Gates Foundation Grants to Benefit Africa’s Small Farmers
$120 million will support agriculture development in Sub-Saharan Africa.

11/04/2009 - Federal Aid to Help Small Dairy Farmers
Obama approves $350 million in assistance for the U.S. dairy industry.

11/02/2009 - Five More Pigs Found with H1N1 Virus
University study researching human-pig interaction looks to reduce flu spread.

10/30/2009 - 2010 Growing Green Awards
The Natural Resources Defense Council aims to recognize leaders in green farming and food production.

10/27/2009 - Equine Industry Survey
Horse owners asked to participate in a horse industry survey.

10/26/2009 - Michigan Amends State Animal Industry Act
New regulations give space to tethered and confined farm animals.

10/22/2009 - First American Pig Confirmed with H1N1
H1N1 virus presents minimal health risk to pigs but farmers should take precautions.

10/19/2009 - Prevent Next Year’s Late Blight Now
In the aftermath of the 2009 late blight outbreak, heed these tips for preventing the fungus from appearing in next year’s crop.

10/16/2009 - Number of Farmers’ Markets Jumps in 2009
Farmers’ market growth indicates consumer interest in buying local.

10/14/2009 - Agriculture Department Launches Research Enterprise
New National Institute of Food and Agriculture focuses on transforming its grant mechanism.

10/09/2009 - National Training Program Teaches Humane Animal Husbandry
American Humane Certified launches a curriculum aimed at keeping livestock healthy.