…strong local and regional food systems, as described at www.ams.usda.gov/services/local-regional. Across USDA, the Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Initiative coordinates the Department’s policy, resources, and outreach efforts related to…
Record Growth in U.S. Organic Producers
…support organic operations over the past seven years, helping to make organic certification more accessible, attainable, and affordable through a “Sound and Sensible” approach. This initiative includes streamlining the certification…
Agri View: Feral Hog Efforts
…in all affected areas Ondovchik said. “It was split up in different states based on a formula,” he said. “The more pigs they had, the more money they got.” Georgia…
Veterans Get “What’s Next?” Question Answered
…Military Veterans Agricultural Liaison, recently visited Ft. Bliss in El Paso, Texas, as part of the Hiring Our Heroes Transition Summit. Hiring Our Heroes is a nationwide initiative sponsored by…
Red-cedar’s Impact on Prairie Chickens
…data proving that female lesser prairie-chickens avoid grasslands when trees are present. The study, highlighted in a Science to Solutions report by the Lesser Prairie-Chicken Initiative (LPCI), underscores the importance…
Leftover Easter Eggs
…“Are Easter Eggs Safe?” http://www.fsis.usda.gov/factsheets/focus_on_shell_eggs/index.asp Image credits: (Top left) American Easter egg from the White House, Washington, D.C., Easter Egg Roll 1998 – By dbking – White House Easter Egg…
LBAM Quarantine Change
…and construct silken shelters on the underside of leaves, usually near a midrib or large vein. Older larvae roll together leaves and buds or fruit with webbing. Damage to fruit…
Napa’s New Winery Compliance Rules Preceding Strict Enforcement
…to the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau and California Department of Food and Agriculture. The County has taken the position that production related information is confidential and not…
Sakata Seed Announces Contribution to UC Davis
…John Nelson, announced a substantial contribution to the Seed Biotechnology Center (SBC) at UC Davis’ Kent J. Bradford Endowment initiative. The goal of the campaign is to raise $2.5 million…
Toolkit to Assess Economic Impact of Local Foods
…to offer specific estimates that will help them decide whether to invest in initiatives that increase local food activity. Secretary Vilsack has identified strengthening local and regional food systems as…
Purple Produce
…blueberries and cabbage, a cornucopia of purple-hued produce is now available at farmers markets, grocery stores and restaurants. Eggplant Salad 1 large eggplant, split lengthwise 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided…
$8.5 Million Awarded to Improve Communities’ Water Sources
…announced will support research, education, and outreach through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Water for Agriculture Challenge Area, administered by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)….
Agri View: Chicken Wings
…spent $32 million advertising their national roll-out of wings, and Pizza Hut quickly followed suit. Since, the growth of chains like Buffalo Wild Wings and the placement of wings on…
Farmers Discuss Issues at State Capitol
…of 10 or more 10-inch-diameter trees. Farm Bureau leaders also highlighted proposed measures they support, such as a 10 percent income tax credit to help increase donations and expand the…