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Why Don't We Hear About Strawberry Varieties?
Why Don't We Hear About Strawberry Varieties?
Well, yes, a year-round treat, anytime, there is still association of strawberries ready for harvest in June in many parts of the country.  Some varieties that are day neutral can bear fruit until October in Florida.   “Florida is especially interesting because they plant in the fall and harvest in the winter,” according to USDA research geneticist Kim Lewers.  But for most types ...
Update on National Milk Testing Strategy Progress
Update on National Milk Testing Strategy Progress
The USDA’s latest effort to get an idea of how far spread Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza is in the nation’s dairy herd is about a month old.  That is the second federal order involving milk testing for the H5N1 strain.  Alex Turner of USDA’s Animal and Plant Health inspection Service said the department’s effort includes 28 states enrolled since the start of the month, consisting of nearly 65%
U.S.-U.K. Trade Dialogue Underway
U.S.-U.K. Trade Dialogue Underway
A series of trade dialogues between the United States and the United Kingdom kicked off earlier this week. "We are starting this dialogue with an open mind, acknowledging that we may need to develop new tools and resources to tackle our shared challenges as they arise," said U ...
Feds Look To Target Drug Fighting Efforts
Feds Look To Target Drug Fighting Efforts
When the federal government looks at fighting drug trafficking, location is one of the most important conversation points. White House Drug Czar, Jim Carroll, said HIDAs (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas) targets places where the most drug trafficking takes place ...