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…
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…
Disappointment in Court Water Case Ruling
Sabrina Hill In a case that started 5 years ago, the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit upholds protection of the Delta Smelt, without regard to the…
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…
Ruling in CA Water Case
…of the court of appeal’s decision is that a court must defer to the judgment of an agency charged with administering a statute. But in this case, there was substantial…
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
…be rolled out in the coming months, including information about access to capital, risk management, food safety, and locating market opportunities on USDA’s Small and Mid-Sized Farmer Resources webpage. The…
Proposed Water Act rule May be an Overreach
The EPA has yet to decide on what it’s going to do with the Clean Water Act rule proposal. Some think they have overstepped their boundaries. Taylor Hillman reports. Proposed…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Pledges Biofuels Support Regardless of EPA RFS Decision
…EPA decides on the Renewable Fuels Standard, the Agriculture Secretary is pledging continued support for the biofuels industry. Gary Crawford reports. Vilsack Pledges Biofuels Support Regardless of EPA RFS Decision…
Farm Bureau Encourages House and Senate to Work Together on Water Legislation
…enhance CVP water yields; and provide a common-sense framework for environmental protections in the delta. Senate Bill 2016 also includes many important elements, but falls short of addressing many critical…
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…
