…necessary because farmers and consumers are asking for this kind of research and extension. Experience gained from these research and extension efforts will contribute to improvements in the production practices…
$7.4 Million for Research on Food Crops and Animals
…extension and promotes transformative discoveries that solve societal challenges. NIFA’s integrated research, education, and extension programs support the best and brightest scientists and extension personnel whose work results in user-inspired,…
State Milk Regulators Ask FDA for Assistance
…in Grand Rapids this week. The NCIMS is a national cooperative regulatory program that includes state milk regulatory agencies, dairy companies and FDA. The states collaborate with federal regulators and…
EPA Extends Timeline for Pesticide Applicators Rule
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt announced a 12-month extension for implementation of the revised final Certification and Training of Pesticide Applicators (C&T) rule. EPA received feedback from states…
First Loans Awarded in the Rural Energy Savings Program
…technologies and building improvements to reduce consumers’ energy bills. The seven cooperatives are: Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc.; Santee Electric Cooperative, Inc.; Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc.; Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative, Inc.;…
ASTA Hosts Meeting to Discuss Palmer Amaranth, other Weed Issues
…be found here. Farmers who have identified Palmer amaranth in fields or conservation plantings are urged to contact their local Natural Resource Conservation Service, Farm Service Agency or Extension professional….
Changes Needed in Farm Bill Safety Net Outlined at Senate Hearing
…Siemen is a fourth‐generation family farmer and owner of Prime Land Farm in Harbor Beach, in Michigan’s Thumb region. He testified on behalf of his cooperative, Michigan Milk Producers Association,…
NMPF, USDEC Organize Dairy Fly-In on Capitol Hill to Build Support for Trade with Canada, Mexico
…cooperative and company leaders explained to lawmakers how they have lost sales to Canada and expressed fears of the consequences of Canada dumping its milk excess onto global markets at…
Most Wisconsin Dairy Farmers Find Milk Buyers
…will have buyers by Monday, even though some may be on short-term contracts. Some of the new buyers come from Wisconsin-based companies like Rolling Hills Dairy Cooperative and Mullins Cheese,…
Almond Growers Check Effects of Rain at Bloom
…good statewide crop, but certainly not a record crop,” said Franz Niederholzer, University of California Cooperative Extension orchard systems farm advisor in Colusa. “The weather was rotten during early bloom…
Funding to Support the Agricultural Sciences
…and advances agricultural research, education, and extension and promotes transformative discoveries that solve societal challenges. NIFA support for the best and brightest scientists and extension personnel has resulted in user-inspired,…
USDA Announces $4.8 Million Available to Support Food Safety Outreach Program
…food safety plans. The program continues to fund projects that develop bilingual and culturally-appropriate training resources. Eligible applicants include: The Cooperative Extension Service for a U.S. state or territory; Non-government…
Funding to Educate the Future Agricultural Science Workforce
…new scientists in the agricultural research, extension, and education arena.” The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative is America’s flagship competitive grants program that provides funding for foundational and translational research,…
FSA and NRCS Officials Ask for Your Help in Controlling Palmer amaranth
…nitrate in the leaves. If you find, or think you have found, Palmer amaranth in your conservation planting, contact your crop consultant, the State Department of Agriculture, and extension specialists…