…role in U.S. agriculture, some sectors continue to struggle more than others. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials program. Farmers and the…
Ag Groups Support Conservation Investments in Inflation Reduction Act
…on the rural and agriculture communities we serve at The Department of Agriculture,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a news release. Other programs from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service…
Emergency Relief Program Deadline Extended Indefinitely
…being extended indefinitely. Potentially eligible participants of the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) will be receiving pre-filled applications from USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). Once the last of the…
High Oleic Soy Oil for Cooking
…a group of professional chefs to promote the use of high oleic soybean oil in the restaurant and food service industries. Chuck Prellwitz is a soy checkoff leader from Wisconsin…
House Agriculture Subcommittee Hearing on Hemp
…already small program resources. Additionally, the background provision prevents those that have completed their rehabilitation from participating in growing a legal agricultural commodity. Establish a federal grant program to support…
Almond Update: International Program Shines Positive Light on Almond Production
…of interactions between humans and plants. Working with the BBC natural history unit, the Almond Board of California (ABC) helped coordinate industry members to be featured in the episode. Senior…
Vilsack Visits California to Announce Local Food Purchase Agreement
…Agricultural Marketing Service has signed the agreement under the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA). “Providing access to new markets for more producers and helping more Americans experiencing…
Syngenta Opens $15 Million Global Vegetable Seeds Quality Control Lab
…testing is a service and a requirement that we have to ensure that the seed that we provide our customers, the farmers, is safe, clean, and secure,” explained Matthew Johnston,…
USDA Taking Applications for On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials
…innovation, we can develop solutions to tackle the climate crisis, conserve and protect our water, enhance soil health, and create economic opportunities for producers,” Chief of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation…
Collaborating with Responsible Environmental Groups
…in agriculture who seek to improve the conditions for our members, our constituents, have an obligation to seek out the good partners. Those in the environmental and natural resources sector,…
Philippines Trade Mission a Success
Photo by Avel Chuklanov on Unsplash USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley recently led a trade mission to the Philippines and says it was a successful trip. “It really…
Almond Update: Emphasizing Heat Illness Prevention in Orchards
…resources are located and emphasize identifying factors of both exhaustion and stroke. One of the most important steps for preventing heat illness is the consumption of water. Employers must ensure…
Borlaug Fellows Announced
…by USDA. USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service has announced the 2022 Borlaug Fellows. Since 2004, the Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program has promoted agricultural productivity, food…
Removing Barriers to Meet Growing Demand for Food
…rates, and reliable service. This story was contributed by the NAFB. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Removing Barriers to Meet Growing Demand for Food Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent /…