…U.S. Secretary of Agriculture will be guided by four principles which will inform his decisions. First, he will maximize the ability of the men and women of America’s agriculture and…
Ag Groups Pleased With Perdue Confirmation
…work for farmers, consumers and rural America.” “Secretary Perdue is a long-time friend to me and farmers across Georgia, and soon to the millions of men and women across our…
A Better Way to Pasteurize Eggs
…Salmonellosis, as the infection is known, can cause diarrhea, stomach cramps and fever. Infants, preschoolers, pregnant women and the elderly are especially susceptible. Because of this, pasteurized eggs are often…
Cotton Incorporated Launches New Consumer Campaign
…– Masterchef Jr., 8-9 PM Friday April 28 ABC – Shark Tank, 9-10 PM The campaign aims to reach women and men 18-49 and extends beyond TV to digital custom…
Tom Nassif Wins Agriculturalist of the Year Award
…“Truly, I owe my success to the pioneers of California agriculture who have come before me, and to the thousands of hardworking and ingenious men and women who are currently…
Funding to Foster a Diverse Agricultural Science Workforce
…such as the WAMS program, NIFA is creating the opportunity for women and minorities to participate in addressing agricultural challenges.” The Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics…
Organizations Urge Appropriators to Protect Conservation Funding
…that gets a boost from better habitat and clean water on private lands. Sportsmen and women are urging Congress to provide strong funding for farm bill conservation programs, because we…
Men and Young Adults Most Likely to Grocery Shop Online
…online. NPD has found that men tend to make grocery shopping a mission and spend less time in brick and mortar stores compared to women. Men will also buy fewer…
Report Names Ag Labor in Human Trafficking List
…from Guatemala or were U.S. citizens. Cases involving women and children are rare, according to Polaris-operated hotlines. Forestry & Logging According to data from Polaris-operated hotlines, trafficking in the forestry…
Almond Matters: Making Ag Day, Everyday
…a year. American Agri-Women have started a campaign that aims to make agriculture awareness a daily activity. President Doris Mold spoke about the campaign at the World Ag Expo in…
Conaway’s Comments on Trump’s Budget Proposal
…our men and women in uniform have the equipment that they need to defend our country and our interests around the world. As a member of the Intelligence and Armed…
National Farm Rescuer Day
…is National Farm Rescuer Day. It began over a decade ago by the non-profit organization Farm Rescue to recognize all the amazing men and women who do everything to help…
A Look at Wines
…as wine drinkers. And more than half surveyed were women. The survey also revealed that the largest percentage of wine drinkers are in their 60’s, with the lowest in the…
New ARS Food and Nutrition Research Briefs Issued
By Kim Kaplan, Agricultural Research Service Research showing a higher dose of vitamin D may benefit pregnant women by reducing inflammation is among the new nutrition and health findings in…