…differ from Federal recommendations, and those differences are associated with where they obtain food. Researchers from USDA’s Economic Research Service examined diet patterns based on density—amounts of nutrients consumed per…
Industry Coalition Encouraging Ag Research Support in The Next Farm Bill
…in mandatory funding to support agricultural research. A letter was sent to House and Senate agriculture committee leaders, highlighting the need for additional funding through the Research Facilities Act within…
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign Offers Tips for Stewardship
…of agricultural companies, BeSure! is supported by the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) and National Pesticide Safety Education Center (NPSEC). Listen to Garrett Gilcrease, Agronomy Service Representative at Syngenta, discuss more about the…
Food as Medicine Pilot Programs for Veterans
…Produce Prescription pilot projects and associated research pilot programs at VA health care systems in Salt Lake City, Utah and Houston, Texas, with the goal of improving the quality of life for Veterans…
Restaurant Landscape Changing in Rural America
…Research Service (ERS) recently examined the changing food-away-from-home landscape in nonmetropolitan counties between 1990 and 2019, with a focus on the most rural counties. As of 1990, full-service restaurants were…
New NIFA Director to Begin in May
…Chief Scientist and Research, Education, and Economics Under Secretary. “NIFA, with its unique research, education, and Extension partnerships, and the current unprecedented investments we have toward building the next generation…
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign Marks Fifth Anniversary
…In addition to the Growing Matters coalition of agricultural companies, BeSure! is supported by the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) and National Pesticide Safety Education Center (NPSEC). Listen to Monte Sorensen, Product Manager for…
Organic Organizations to Provide $2.4 Million to Support Industry
…Organic Research Program. “Research, training, and technical support are the foundations of any strong agricultural system,” Director of Science Programs for The Organic Center, Dr. Amber Sciligo said in a…
Signups for Grassland CRP Open Through May 26
…Service Center. Options are also available for producers with expiring CRP acres. The Transition Incentives Program can provide support in certain instances of transition. About the Author Brian German Facebook…
Taylor Leads USDA Trade Mission to the Netherlands
…officials and industry groups to discuss trade issues and the challenges related to climate change, retail promotions featuring U.S. products, and visits to the Food Innovation Academy training center and…
Health Benefits of Gardening
…make social connections through gardening by participating in a community garden or joining a gardening club. Gardening also stimulates the brain. A successful garden takes research and planning, and you’re…
USDA Investment in Rural Renewable Energy
…city’s biomass district, which includes a school, a recreation center, and a fire station. Northwest Arctic Borough will use a $2 million grant to install a solar photovoltaic and battery…
Beginning Farm Operations Tend to be in the South and West
…than in other areas of the United States, according to USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS). Data published Monday by ERS shows that in some counties in California and Texas, the…
NRCS Invests to Assist Producers Transitioning to Organic Production
…USDA Service Center. Notice of Funding for Seven New Positions NRCS will dedicate $5 million to partner with six organic technical experts through five-year agreements. The organic experts will develop…