…is one of several ways USDA works to improve public awareness and manage the impacts of climate change, including drought and other extreme weather events. Through the National Drought Resilience…
Nearly $1.5 Million to Two Universities in California to Protect Air Quality in a Changing Climate
…are increasing as a result of climate change; Atmospheric changes in air pollution chemistry that are occurring due to climate change; Potential consequences of increased levels of dust from particle…
Climate Change a Good Thing for Wine?
Scientists are learning that climate change may actually be producing better wine. Cathy Isom tells us how climate change could be a good thing for wine lovers. That’s coming up…
Treatments to Begin for the Japanese Beetle
…the U.S. however, a favorable climate, large areas of permanent turf for reproduction, and ineffectual natural enemies favor increased population densities. It is considered a serious pest of turf, and…
National Beer Day
…find a place to settle where the farmland would be rich and the climate congenial. Instead, they found themselves struggling with the stony soil and harsh winters of New England…
Animal Nutrition, Growth Grants
…resulted user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that are combating childhood obesity, improving and sustaining rural economic growth, controlling water availability, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability, and…
Aquaculture Research
…growth, controlling water availability, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability, and ensuring food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science, visit www.nifa.usda.gov/impacts,…
Funding for Veterinary Loan Repayment
…obesity, improving and sustaining rural economic growth, addressing water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability, and ensuring food safety. To learn more about…
Agri View: El Niño
Everett Griner talks about unwelcome weather brought by El Niño in today’s Agri View. El Niño From: Climate.gov March 2016 El Niño update: Spring Forward Author: Emily Becker The strong…
Secretary Ross in Vietnam
Secretary Ross discusses trade and climate change in Vietnam CDFA Secretary Karen Ross CDFA Secretary Karen Ross is in Vietnam this week as part of a delegation of the Western…
Vilsack to Travel to Germany and France
…for consumers, addressing climate change, and increasing food security. Vilsack will then travel to Paris, where he will co-chair the OECD agricultural ministerial that takes place April 7-8. He and…
California Leopold Conservation Award® Seeks Nominees
…ranchers and other landowners are on the front lines in keeping the state’s environment – our land, air, water, wildlife and climate – vibrant,” said Sustainable Conservation Executive Director Ashley…
NFU to Survey on 2014 Farm Bill Policies
…farm bill addresses the most serious challenges, including climate change and market consolidation, facing rural America today.” Farmers and ranchers are invited to complete the NFU Farm Bill survey here….
EPA: $3.3 Million in Funding for Water Reuse and Conservation Research
…the water supply in the long term.” Water conservation practices that promote water reuse are becoming increasingly important, especially in the western United States, where factors such as climate change,…