…establishing a new Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research that leverages $200 million in public funding and another $200 million from the private sector to support groundbreaking agricultural research. More…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Announces Additional USDA Actions to Combat Spread of Diseases Among U.S. Pork Producers
…also has a representative serving as a member of the Swine Health Board. USDA also provides competitive grant funding through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative program and anticipates some…
USDA Helps Open and Expand Export Markets for U.S. Agriculture through 2014 Farm Bill Programs
…of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) awarded funding to more than 60 U.S. agricultural organizations to help expand commercial export markets for American products. The funding was made available…
USDA Announces Funding to Train and Educate Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…funding allocations for socially-disadvantaged and military veteran farmers and ranchers. Through federal funding and leadership for research, education and extension programs, NIFA focuses on investing in science and solving critical…
USDA Video: Training the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
USDA has announced funding under the new Farm Bill to train and educate the next generation of farmers and ranchers. For more information: http://www.nifa.usda.gov/newsroom/new……
USDA Provides Farm Bill Funding for Pest and Disease Management Programs
…private companies and tribal organizations that would provide a direct impact in managing pests and diseases, as well as disaster prevention. APHIS is funding 383 projects in 49 states, as…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation
…Budget Submission and Funding: On March 10, 2014, REE submitted its first Budget Submission and Funding report to Congress. TITLE VIII – Forestry Insect and Disease Infestation: On March 19,…
Public Meetings Scheduled to Discuss New CDFA Water Program
…the state. The funding will be used to establish the CDFA Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program, a grant program to increase water conservation through efficiencies and better management and reduce…
USDA Announces Funds to Improve SNAP Employment and Training Programs
…gain meaningful employment. In addition, the new Farm Bill will strengthen the SNAP Employment and Training program, providing funding for up to 10 three-year pilot projects that help workers find…
Focus on Ag Education at Ag Day at the Capital
…state dropped off thousands of Future Farmers of America, or FFA, members who now face the loss of half their programs funding due to Governor Jerry Brown removing the Agriculture…
Ag Day at the Capital and Funding Ag Education
…on inside that building that has some in the agriculture industry upset and worried about the future of agriculture education. Ag Day at the Capital and Funding Ag Education Gov….
USDA Announces Support for Smarter Lunchrooms
…Behavioral Economics in Child Nutrition Programs (BEN Center) with funding from the USDA and others, uses environmental cues to increase student selection of healthy meal options and decrease plate waste….
USDA Expanding Support for Small, Mid-Sized Farmers and Ranchers
…2014 Farm Bill provides an additional $63 million in mandatory funding that is available until expended. $2.5 million in funding for the National Agricultural Statistics Service to conduct a survey…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Proposed FY 2015 Budget
…we will continue funding for trade promotion and market expansion. Last fiscal year, farm and ranch exports reached a record $141 billion and supported nearly one million American jobs. Here…