…The survey, sponsored by America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders, a Monsanto Fund program, shows just 13 percent of high school and college students are interested in pursuing a career in…
Meeting Growing Demand for Organic Products
…support organic farmers and ranchers as well as those adopting organic practices for the first time. The grants are funded through the Organic Transitions Program (ORG), administered by NIFA and…
USDA Boosts Healthy Food Access
…increase access to healthy food choices for participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The provisions in this rule require SNAP authorized retail establishments to offer a larger inventory…
Almond Board: Waycott on State of the Industry
…committees. Board and committee members serve without compensation. The board is responsible for establishing policy, recommending budgets and programs to the secretary of agriculture for approval, and reviewing program results…
Ross Updates Almond Industry on Focus
…the statewide water efficiency program grants to help growers improve water efficiency. We will continue the dairy digestor program that turns methane into low-carbon transportation fuels and other energy forms,”…
Continuing Resolution Includes FSA Loan Funding
A continuing resolution budget bill to keep the U.S. government funded through April includes language to provide the Department of Agriculture money for farm loans and summer feeding programs. The…
Agri View: Smart Shoppers
…price. With a few it’s brands and labels. If you’re one of the “best price” group, the federally funded Women’s, Infant’s and Children’s program, known as WIC, would be a…
Conservation Opportunities to Improve Water Quality
…program that offers producers and landowners a wide variety of opportunities to prevent erosion, protect wildlife habitat and reduce nutrient runoff,” said Vilsack. “With the program close to the legal…
USDA: No Cotton Storage Deficit
…marketing assistance loan in specifically designated outside areas. For further information contact Paul Rodriguez at 816-926-6662 or email Paul.Rodriguez@kcc.usda.gov. USDA works to strengthen and support American agriculture, an industry that…
Freeze Threat To California’s Central Valley
Ag producers in the Golden State’s major production area are preparing for a potential freeze event – part of a nationwide cold snap. Rod Bain has the story. californias-central-valley…
Past, Present, and Future of SNAP
…committee’s two-year review of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Committee members heard from 60 witnesses in 16 hearings over the course of the review known as the Past, Present,…
Senate to Consider WRDA Conference Report
…assistance for families in Flint, Michigan who have been impacted by lead poisoning within the water system, according to the Hagstrom Report. However, Michigan Democratic Senator Debbie Stabenow said she…
National Pork Board Statement on Discovery of Antibiotic-Resistant Gene
…the Ohio State University’s Public Health Preparedness for Infectious Diseases Program. These producers take part in this research to better understand emerging disease issues. The National Pork Board agrees that…
Funding for Robotic Research
…Sonny Ramaswamy. “With each year of investment in agricultural robotic research, we learn more about how humans can benefit from automation in the field.” The goal of the NRI program…