Everett Griner talks about drones and crop dusting working together in today’s Agri View. Download Audio
Even Santa’s Reindeer Need a Veterinarian!
From: American Veterinary Medical Association Being AVMA President certainly has its perks, including the title of Santa’s Official Veterinarian. In addition to providing regular preventive care to Santa’s reindeer, this means examining Rudolph and each of the others in preparation for their special flight around the world.
Astronomer Dr. Laura Danly on Soil Health
Dr. Laura Danly of California’s Griffith Observatory is helping the U.S. Department of Agriculture promote its “healthy soils” campaign. So why is an astronomer talking about soil, rather than the sky? “Studying Earth is just like studying the planets. Earth is a planet, and it’s the most amazing planet we know. It’s the only one we know that has life …
Southeast AgNet This Week: Lawmakers Want Action for Cotton Growers; Producers Finding Moldy Hay
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes a request to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to provide crucial help for American cotton farmers, as well as information on hay developing mold problems in barns. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue.
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Looks Back at 2015
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack looks back at 2015 and working lands for wildlife.
War on Feral Hogs!
Everett Griner talks about the war being declared on feral hogs in today’s Agri View. Hog war is declared! There is a concerted effort to eliminate, or at least control, feral hogs. It is unclear how these hog wars are organized. It is also unclear how it will differ from other efforts, but the objective is the same. The main …
Farming Simulator
It’s being called the ultimate version for all Farming Simulator lovers, and is now available in retail stores and download on PlayStation 4, X-box One and PC! Cathy Isom tells us all about the very latest for the popular video game that lets you do the farming. Download Audio
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review December 4
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review: Lighting the Capitol Christmas Tree, agriculture and climate change, and the connection between soil and space.
Annie’s Project
Today Cathy Isom fills us in on the new changes on the world wide web for the program designed to empower women in Agriculture. Many farm and ranch women in the United States take part in an educational program called Annie’s Project. Its mission is to empower farm women to be better business partners through networks and by managing and …
USDA VIDEO: USDA Week In Review November 27
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review: A Christmas present from the far north and plants to brighten the holidays.