…the internet free and open. Additional Background Information about the Complaint According to USTR’s analysis, China appears to provide agricultural domestic support to Indica rice (long grain), Japonica rice (short…
Improving Access to Voluntary Farm Conservation Programs
…many small, mid-sized, beginning, and historically underserved farmers. Additionally, because this reporting system is done electronically and requires reliable internet access, farmers in rural areas with limited broadband access are…
R&D Investments for Small Businesses
…century basic infrastructure of broadband; and jumpstarting the rural economy by infusing communities with the tools they need to innovate, thrive, stay competitive and draw in a more talented rural…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Farm Income Forecasts
…growth that complements the agricultural economy. Other key investments made by USDA since 2009 include new or improved high-speed internet service to 6 million Americans in rural areas, along with…
The Western View: Hay Technology
…to list; buyers search for free. There are some other ways to find hay growers by using the internet; some people use Craigslist, and there’s another web service called Hay…
Agri View: Modern Technology
Everett Griner talks about farmers need for modern technology in today’s Agri View. Modern Technology Well, one author has written a book declaring that technology and the internet will ultimately…
Agri View: Telematics
…field to transfer to the internet. Why? To save time. My question is, why is it necessary if you only make one crop a year? But, farms which are using…
Fighting Public Misinformation About Food
…the Internet and I watched some so-called documentaries,” Miller says. “There is a lot of money being paid by big corporations to sell their products and sometimes they don’t really…
Poultry Pets Sicken More than 600 People
…might be unaware of the risk of Salmonella infection. Victims reported buying live baby poultry from several suppliers, including feed supply stores, Internet sites, hatcheries and friends in multiple states….
Apps for Ag Hackathon Prizes Awarded
…Lam, DiMare and Youtsey. Compostable, which finished in fourth place, is an app and “Internet of Things” (IoT) device that diverts food waste from landfills and turns it into fertilizer…
State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program Assistance Workshops
…Award recipients met several requirements, including holding at least one workshop within a disadvantaged community, reporting on workshop attendance to CDFA, and providing computers and internet access to allow growers…
Lower Cost for Refinancing Rural Housing
…care facilities; financed 185,000 miles of electric transmission and distribution lines; and helped bring high-speed Internet access to nearly 6 million rural residents and businesses. For more information, visit www.usda.gov/results….
Agri View: Ornamental Fish
…in what manner, and how were they handled during transport or before purchase? Local clubs, aquarium magazines, textbooks, Websites in the Internet, and some specialized retailers can often answer many…
Conserve Energy and Save Costs
…care facilities; financed 185,000 miles of electric transmission and distribution lines; and helped bring high-speed Internet access to nearly 6 million rural residents and businesses. For more information, visit www.usda.gov/results….