A total of $4.5 million has been awarded for the planning and implementation of farm-to-school programs throughout the country.
In the wake of the summer’s drought, an increased number of Missouri horses are becoming infected with Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis.
Engineered to provide constant barn temperatures for commercially produced turkeys, a geothermal system prototype might also be scaled to fit other livestock operations.
A new anti-GMO organization launches to warn consumers about foods containing genetically modified organisms and give them alternatives.
Flooded wells can be contaminated with harmful bacteria, so it’s important take steps to disinfect them before drinking.
Research shows that the diet fed to a turkey in the first two weeks of life can affect production performance.
USDA research shows that no-till fields will accumulate more snow this winter than conventionally tilled fields, leading to higher soil moisture.
Get your farm zombie-apocalypse ready with a pole barn built and stocked to help you weather a monstrous attack.
As now post-tropical storm Sandy moves toward the Midwest and continues destruction on the East Coast, take heed of these storm-preparation emergency guidelines.
Slow Food’s biannual celebration of local foods from around the world expands its reach by opening its conference and market to the general public.
If size is the most desirable trait in your pumpkin harvest, start planning now to make next year’s jack-o’-lantern the largest on the block.
A report from the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology shows that while agriculture has made strides in environmental conservation, there’s still more work to do.
