…10 Building Blocks for Climate Smart Agriculture, a comprehensive set of voluntary programs and initiatives that is expected to reduce net emissions and enhance carbon sequestration by over 120 million…
Agri View: Ag College Enrollment
…equine science and veterinary technology. Other considerations: Programs should offer a variety of classes, including animal/plant science, agricultural computer software, animal anatomy, agriculture safety, public policy and research. Look for…
Increased ACP Activity in Central Valley
…if a psyllid were to be found in your grove, and contact your local grower liaison for information on psyllid management programs happening in your region. Read more at Citrusinsider.org….
$10 Million in Green Energy Research
…and advanced innovative and transformative initiatives to solve societal challenges and ensure the long-term viability of agriculture. NIFA’s integrated research, education, and extension programs, supporting the best and brightest scientists…
Funding to Relieve Veterinarian Shortages
…2009, NIFA has invested in and advanced innovative and transformative initiatives to solve societal challenges and ensure the long-term viability of agriculture. NIFA’s integrated research, education, and extension programs, supporting…
People’s Gardens Across Government
…agriculture programs (CSAs) into the Federal workplace. OPM provides Government-wide guidance on health and wellness policies for Federal employees and GSA manages Federal property and offices. By working together, we…
Conservation Reserve Program Results
…the program’s 49th sign up period. Through CRP, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) helps farmers offset the costs of restoring, enhancing and protecting certain grasses, shrubs and trees that…
Strengthen Rural Communities
…and extension programs focused on promoting rural community development, economic growth, and sustainability. These grants were made through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Foundational program, administered by USDA’s…
ABC Expands Elementary Educational Program
Almond Board of California Makes Lesson Plans Available to All Educators Almond Board of California (ABC) recently developed lesson plans that round out its educational program, including a video and…
Adapting to a Changing Climate
…with producers and landowners since 2009, USDA has: 1.Enrolled record acres in conservation programs through a new model of stewardship that brings together local, national, public and private partners 2.Set…
Research into Sustainable Crop and Livestock Production Methods
…has invested in and advanced innovative and transformative initiatives to solve societal challenges and ensure the long-term viability of agriculture. NIFA’s integrated research, education, and extension programs, supporting the best…
USDA Unveils New ‘Urban Agriculture Toolkit’
…Initiative (KYF2) supporting the Obama Administration’s work to strengthen economic bonds between rural and urban areas. Launched in 2009, KYF2 breaks down silos and takes stock of USDA programs that…
Identifying Vine Mealybug, A Growing Problem
…of mealybugs may infest grapevines, it is important to know which species of mealybug is present because management programs for the various mealybugs differ. If you find mealybugs in your…
Antimicrobial Resistance Research
…food, fiber, and fuel demands of a growing global population. AFRI programs help develop new technologies and a workforce that will advance America’s national security, energy self-sufficiency, and public health….