…the 12 TPP nations. The U.S. International Trade Commission is preparing an official analysis for the administration, which will formally ask Congress to ratify the deal. The full analysis is…
Strengthen Rural Communities
…only been able to fund one out of 10 research proposals presented. While grants awarded to universities, non-profits, community groups, businesses, foundations, associations, and federal agency and international partnerships have…
Western View: Senior Citizens Supporting Marijuana?
…ways to deliver the drug to problem areas. We now use tinctures and rubs directly on the legs, knees, or wherever there is arthritis pain, and proponents say they get…
Adapting to a Changing Climate
…and his Administration have transformed the United States economy into a global leader in renewable energy and an aggressive champion of greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions through practical, science-based solutions. Central…
USDA Unveils New ‘Urban Agriculture Toolkit’
…development, production strategies, and applying for federal, state or private foundation grants. University extension service partners in Chicago and Indianapolis helped develop cost estimates for starting urban farms and the…
Antimicrobial Resistance Research
…Bill. Over the past seven years, USDA has collaborated extensively with other federal partners to safeguard America’s food supply, prevent foodborne illnesses and improve consumers’ knowledge about the food they…
Loans for Farm Storage-Handling Equipment
…was valued at $12 billion in 2014 according to industry estimates. Under this Administration, USDA has invested more than $1 billion in more than 40,000 local and regional food businesses…
National Grasslands
…exasperating the harsh economic downturn of the Great Depression. Emergency legislative measures to save the farmers and settlers allowed the federal government to purchase and restore damaged lands and to…
Resource to Help Food Hubs
…the course of this Administration, with more than 350 now operational around the country thanks in part to support from USDA. Food hubs aggregate products from small and midsize farms…
Meals for Kids
…CACFP are available for public inspection and was published in the Federal Register on Monday, April 25, 2016. CACFP centers and day care homes must comply with the new meal…
New Partnerships to Link Underserved Farmers
…on the web at www.fsa.usda.gov/outreach. USDA is also helping producers find an entry into farming through urban agriculture opportunities and the increasing consumer demand for locally-produced items. Under this Administration,…
Dairy: Focus on Defending Common Names Rights
Dairy Industry Urges Continued U.S. Focus on Defending Common Names Rights The dairy industry welcomed an assessment of the Obama Administration’s fight to ensure that the EU’s geographical indication (GI)…
Bison Our National Mammal
…wherever they roam they help recover lost grasslands and biodiversity. Bison are profiled on U.S. coins, portrayed on two state flags along with several federal and state emblems, and featured…
NRCS Hosts Mid-year Advisory Meeting
…its inception in 1935, NRCS has worked in partnership with private landowners and a variety of local, state and federal conservation partners to deliver conservation based on specific, local needs….