…FFA Organization. The letters “FFA” stand for Future Farmers of America. These letters are a part of our history and our heritage that will never change. But FFA is not…
2016 Trends in Agricultural Land & Lease Values
…assured, 2016 will bring change – and not just in the entertaining spectacle known as the presidential race.” In her overview article, 2015: Another Banner Year, or the Beginning of…
Honey Bee Colony Health Survey Results
…nation’s managed honey bee colonies. The data being released by NASS today adds to these two efforts by providing a baseline federal statistical resource to track change of reported numbers…
Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry Results
…Department’s framework for helping farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners respond to climate change. Since 2009, USDA programs and partnerships have supported climate mitigation and adaptation efforts. These efforts led to…
Agri View: Ag College Enrollment
…and Colleges: How to Choose Numerous universities and colleges offer online agriculture programs to accommodate working professionals or those seeking a career change. With certificate, bachelor’s degree and master’s degree…
New Leader for Rosenberg International Forum on Water Policy
…fields of interest include hydrometeorology, water resources systems, climate studies and application of remote sensing to water resources issues in arid and semi-arid zones. Sorooshian is a member of the…
New Regulations for Groundwater Management
…recharge (Water Code §10733.2) which will help prepare communities for a changing climate and future droughts. High and medium priority groundwater basins identified as critically over-drafted must be managed under…
Conserve Energy and Save Costs
…contribute to climate change.” Thanks to USDA investments in renewable energy projects of all sizes, rural Americans are saving more than 10.4 billion kWh – enough energy to power more…
People’s Garden
…garden can help unite neighborhoods in a common effort and inspire locally-led solutions to challenges facing our country – from hunger to climate change. USDA Headquarters People’s Garden On Lincoln’s…
Agri View: Weather Losses
…benefit from a changing climate). The agricultural sector continually adapts to climate change through changes in crop rotations, planting times, genetic selection, fertilizer management, pest management, water management, and shifts…
State Says Continue Water Savings
…expected to be more frequent and persistent, as warmer winter temperatures driven by climate change reduce water held in the Sierra Nevada snowpack and result in drier soil conditions. Recognizing…
$10 Million in Green Energy Research
…other safety net options to support farmers producing biomass for renewable energy. This month, USDA is examining what a changing climate means to agriculture and how USDA is working to…
Funding to Relieve Veterinarian Shortages
…food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability, and ensuring food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science, visit www.nifa.usda.gov/impacts, sign up for email updates,…
Foreign Fruits-Veggies
…time since finishing his graduate degree in Philosophy by traveling and working to change the world. He has worked with groups like The Sierra Club, Environment America & U.S. PIRG,…