…Principal operators differ from second and third operators in a number of ways. They are on average older, more likely to be male, and more likely to consider farming their…
Funding for Bioeconomy Research and Development
…To date, more than $237.2 million in research, education and extension grants have been awarded through AFRI’s Sustainable Bioenergy and Bioproducts Challenge Area, which have resulted in a number of…
Jordan Ag Center Opens Doors
…Wonderful Company. “As an agriculture industry leader and one of the world’s largest growers of citrus, nuts and pomegranates, we have a vested interest in the future of farming. We…
Viticulture for Veterans
Robb Zimmel As we’re learning more about the Agriculture Department’s efforts to encourage more veterans to consider careers in farming and ranching after their duty is over, we’re also hearing…
Farming from the Heart- Temple Grandin
Doctor Temple Grandin appeared at Utah State University at the end of March to give a presentation to the students of the college. The students were able to speak with…
Honey Bee Colony Health Survey Results
…the results of its first ever Honey Bee Colony Loss survey today. The survey queried more than 20,000 honey beekeepers about the number of colonies, colonies lost, colonies added, and…
Farming from the Heart- Hong Kong Holiday
This interview is with an Indonesian woman in Hong Kong. It was an amazing opportunity to talk to the Agriculture supporters outside of the United States. A woman named Annisa…
Agri View: Ag College Enrollment
…students who are interested in careers in farming and related services. These may involve plant cultivation, dealing with animals or business and economics. There are many agriculture schools in the…
People’s Garden
…Headquarters People’s Garden demonstrates several simple, inexpensive, and environmentally friendly practices that both beginner and expert gardeners can use to make our communities healthier places to live, work and play….
$10 Million in Green Energy Research
…than 850 growers and landowners farming nearly 48,000 acres to establish and produce dedicated, nonfood energy crops for delivery to energy conversion facilities. USDA has also expanded insurance coverage and…
Veteran’s Vision
…approaching 60 with 40% over 65. 63% of our farms are in the last generation. Therefore succession planning is critical in our farming future. 2.3 million veterans and transitioning service-members…
Agri View: Olives in Florida?
…the site of the Spanish landing in 1565 at St. Augustine. Many more olive trees thrive throughout Florida. Like much of the olive-friendly Mediterranean basin, Florida has sandy, well-drained soils,…
Fighting Drought With Soil
…row crops (tomatoes, alfalfa, wheat), farming practices (carbon inputs and rotations) and irrigation methods (furrow and flood, microirrigation). Samantha Ying, an assistant professor of environmental sciences at UC Riverside. Information…
Agri View: Blacksmithing
…and the distinctive smell of burning charcoal identified his workshop. At the beginning of the Twentieth Century, farming was done with the power of horses and the skills of a…