US Department of Agriculture
Conserving Water and Energy
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is helping farmers in drought affected California conserve water and energy.
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Civilization
This live-action video program defines civilization as_a complex society with five characteristics: advanced cities, specialized workers, complex institutions, record keeping and advanced technology. Students will learn about the...
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Weather Things: Weather
The atmosphere is dynamic and forever changing to maintain balance. The ingredients of air, sunlight and water allow life to exist on Earth, but they also generate calm scenes like rainbows, as a tornado ends. All storms move moisture,...
US Department of Agriculture
Measuring Snow for Spring Water Supplies
USDA has special snow measuring stations at high elevations to help gauge the amount of Spring water supplies, which is critical for areas experiencing drought.
US Department of Agriculture
USDA Researchers Working To Conserve Fungicide Use
A USDA researcher is working to help farmers with timely and proper fungicide application.
US Department of Agriculture
USDA Assists Socially Disadvantaged Farmers
The USDA's Strike Force Initiative is looking to help farmers and ranchers who may have been under served with financial and technical assistance in the past.
US Department of Agriculture
Filtering Water Before It Heads Downstream
A new USDA initiative is helping improve water quality from farm to city.
US Department of Agriculture
A Flash of Food Safety Handwashing: Why to Wash Your Hands
Food handlers can spread germs from their hands to food. When someone eats the contaminated food they may become sick with a foodborne illness. Proper handwashing is one of the most important things a food handler can do to keep the...
US Department of Agriculture
A Flash of Food Safety Handwashing: How to Wash Your Hands
Food handlers can spread germs from their hands to food. When someone eats the contaminated food they may become sick with a foodborne illness. Proper handwashing is one of the most important things a food handler can do to keep the...
US Department of Agriculture
A Flash of Food Safety Calibrating a Thermometer: Ice Water Method
When food is prepared or held at improper temperatures, harmful bacteria can grow inside of the food making it unsafe to eat. Using an accurate food thermometer to monitor food temperatures can help ensure the safety of your food. It is...
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What comes next for President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks?
Trump and his cabinet appointments now face confirmation tests in the Senate, which are not a guarantee. Lawmakers have shown they're prepared to object to at least some of Trump's appointments. (Scripps News)
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Ground beef recalled nationwide due to an E. coli outbreak
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture later alerted the USDA that a group of people had fallen ill after consuming ground beef products. (Scripps News)
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Jeremy Clarkson criticises Government as he joins farmers protest in Whitehall
TV presenter and journalist Jeremy Clarkson said Rachel Reeves has used a “blunderbuss” to hit farmers as he arrived in London to protest against changes to agricultural inheritance tax.
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Listeria recall grows to 12 million pounds of meat and poultry, some of it sent to US schools
A large listeria recall has grown to 12 million pounds of meat and poultry, after some of it was sent to U.S. schools. The meat was processed at a Durant, Oklahoma, plant operated by BrucePac. (Scripps News)
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Sir Ed urges voters to 'drive a tractor' through the Conservative Blue Wall in rural areas
Interview with Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey in Chippenham, Wiltshire who says that the Conservatives have let down the farming industry as he campaigns before the day of the General Election.
Press Association
Sunak sits behind the wheel of blue tractor during Banbury visit
Rishi Sunak sat behind the wheel of a large blue tractor and tooted its horn as the Conservatives’ penultimate day of campaigning continued.
He sat in the cab of the farm vehicle alongside Victoria Prentis, Tory candidate for...
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LibDem deputy leader Daisy Cooper arrives in a tractor for campaign visit in Hertfordshire
Lib Dem deputy leader Daisy Cooper told campaigners the General Election is "our chance" to displace the Conservatives, as she arrived in a tractor for a campaign visit at a farm near Harpenden, Hertfordshire.
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Sir Ed Davey condemns Nigel Farage's remarks on Ukraine as Lib Dems campaign on chicken farm in Lewes
Sir Ed Davey condemned Nigel Farage's remarks on the Ukraine war, as the Liberal Democrats took their General Election campaign to a chicken farm in East Sussex to highlight the party's plans to tackle sewage dumping.
Press Association
Farming leader urges parties to back food production as sector on ‘knife-edge’
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) president Tom Bradshaw called for a significant increase in the UK agricultural budget to £5.5 billion a year as the “correct level” of investment for meeting environmental targets and supporting sustainable...
Press Association
Taoiseach discusses plans for the transitioning into 'sustainable' farming in Ireland
Taoiseach Simon Harris speaks during a visit to Philip Harris's farm in Co. Kildare, to discuss plans for a new partnership with farmers.
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Taoiseach "eager to be in a position to apologise" over Stardust fire tragedy
Taoiseach Simon Harris has said he is "easger to be in a position to apologise" over the Stardust fire tragedy.
Mr Harris was speaking at the European People's Party conference on the future of European agriculture.
Families of the 48...
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Is the potato a vegetable? USDA says yes, and it will stay that way
Reclassifying a food would impact programs influenced by the government, like school lunches and SNAP benefits.
Press Association
Leo Varadkar and Francie Gorman speak about the challenges facing the agriculture sector.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Irish Farmers' Association President Francie Gorman speak about the challenges facing the agriculture sector.
Press Association
Higgins criticises ‘US style’ of agriculture in Ploughing Championships speech
The President of Ireland has criticised a “US style” of agriculture while addressing farmers and families at the National Ploughing Championships.
Michael D Higgins took aim at the EU for promoting the style of farming, and also accused...