Lucas: Borlaug’s Legacy Reminds Us to Continue Work in Agricultural Research Chairman Frank D. Lucas WASHINGTON – Rep. Frank Lucas, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee today issued the following…
Drought Could Affect Food Prices This Year and Next
…Angeles-based West Center Produce, a wholesaler that supplies mostly to restaurants, said he expects his clients may have to pay more for produce this year. If there is not enough…
USDA Announces Growth of U.S. Organic Industry
…conservation, provide access to loans and grants, fund organic research and education, and mitigate pest emergencies. Funds are currently available for research projects under the National Institute of Food and…
USDA FY2015 Budget Proposal Impacts
…down how USDA’s FY2015 budget proposal will support job creation and economic development through rural development and research. Rod Bain reports with Secretary Tom Vilsack. USDA FY2015 Budget Proposal Impacts…
USDA Announces Support for Smarter Lunchrooms
…applies practical, research-based principles and strategies that have proven effective at creating an environment that encourages kids to make healthy choices. The movement, which was developed by Cornell Center for…
USDA Video: Seed Preservation and Research at USDA
The goal of USDA’s seed research and preservation efforts is to help maintain a healthy agriculture system. For more information: http://www.ars.usda.gov/Main/site_mai… http://www.ars.usda.gov/Main/docs.htm……
USDA Expanding Support for Small, Mid-Sized Farmers and Ranchers
…for a new Food and Agriculture Resilience Program for Military Veterans (FARM-Vets) that promotes research, education, and extension activity for veterans. $11 million for the Value-Added Producer Grants Program. The…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Proposed FY 2015 Budget
…competitive grants program to support the cutting edge research that will help producers adapt and succeed in the face of modern challenges, including a changing climate. It also provides $25…
Food Loss and Waste
Jean Buzby of Economic Research Service discusses the growing interest in food loss and food waste, their impacts, and their definitions. Food Loss and Waste…
Enhanced School Wellness Environments Make the Smart Choice the Easy Choice for a Healthier Next Generation
…but changes like these can provide a real boost, moving from “wish we could” to successfully achieving our goal. Research we released on Tuesday shows that schools that were already…
Citrus Industry This Week: HLB Initiative Leader; Research Update
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes a report from the USDA’s new HLB initiative leader as well as a research update on HLB efforts. Want to learn more?…
USDA Awards Research, Teaching and Extension Grants
USDA is awarding grants to 21 1890’s Historically Black Land-Grant colleges and universities for research, teaching and extension programs. Susan Carter has the story. USDA Awards Research, Teaching and Extension…
AgNeTVideo: Rabobank on California Grape Forecast
Karen Halliburton Barber, assistant vice president and senior analyst – produce for Rabobank’s food & agribusiness research and advisory group, discusses the newly-released report on grapes….
The White House and USDA Announce School Wellness Standards
…American children eat healthy meals at school, especially breakfast, which can have profound impacts on educational achievement. Research shows that kids who eat breakfast in the classroom preform over 17%…