DISEASE CONCERNS ...
THE BUZZ ...
USDA appoints 8 to National Honey Board
Eight individuals will serve three-year terms on the National Honey Board
WATER USE ...
Climate change still threatens key US river
The Colorado River carries melted snow from the Rocky Mountains to seven states
CLIMATE TALK ...
Monsoon rains increasingly intense in Southwest
Monsoon rains--highly localized bursts of rain--have become stronger since the 1970s
YOUTH IN AGRICULTURE ...
National FFA names 2019 New Century Farmers
36 FFA members selected to participate in the 2019 New Century Farmer conference
GRANTS AVAILABLE ...
Sheep center accepting grant proposals
National Sheep Industry Improvement Center looks to grow the U.S. sheep industry
BUFFER ZONES ...
Officials consider removing vegetation to stop wildfires
Work would occur on strips of land up to 165 yards wide and up to 11,000 miles long
BAKING COMPETITION ...
California and Utah bakers win competition
Merry Graham and RaChelle Hubsmith win National Festival of Breads baking competition
AG EDUCATION ...
Teachers nationally recognized for ag curriculum
2019 National Excellence in Teaching about Agriculture Award winners announced
AG POLICY ...