The U.S. Department of Agriculture has reviewed a genetically modified hemp plant and a modified potato plant, and gave the new varieties a “thumbs up.”
California’s Labor Commissioner’s Office has cited one farm labor contractor and two growers for wage thefts that affected 365 Fresno Area farm workers.
Truterra LLC, the sustainability business of Land O’Lakes, Inc., and the Soil and Water Conservation Society announced preliminary findings from the first of a three-year on-farm trial to evaluate the field-scale benefits of cover crops to build soil health, reduce erosion, sequester carbon, and improve return on investment. Initial findings across more than 2,400 acres […]
A new modified corn and potato variety have been given a green light by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. The department’s recent reviews analyzed the genetically modified plants to determine whether they present an increased pest risk as compared to unmodified plants.
Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc. will pay over $10 million to New Mexico cattle feeder Zia Agricultural Consulting, LLC. The final judgment includes $2.5 million in actual damages and another $8 million in punitive damages.
The $8.5M investment will allow 4-H teens to bring vital digital skills to more than 50,000 adults across 164 communities.
Today, 49 organizations announced they have joined forces as part of a new coalition dedicated to helping close America’s digital divide.