…insect pollination,” Perdue said. “But our honeybee population has been losing ground at an alarming rate. The problem represents a diverse mix of challenges requiring a wide range of solutions….
USDA Announces $6 Million for Sustainable Energy Research
…solve societal challenges. NIFA support for the best and brightest scientists and extension personnel has resulted in user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that combat childhood obesity, improve and sustain rural economic growth,…
Legislation Would End Cuba Trade Embargo
…would lift requirements to enforce the embargo and the limits currently in place on direct shipping between U.S. and Cuban ports. The Trump administration is expected to announce its policy…
Panetta Establishes Congressional Agriculture Research Caucus
…Farm Bill, the Caucus will provide a platform for Reps. Panetta and Davis to elevate challenges facing agricultural producers across the country. “As a representative of the Salad Bowl of…
Roberts/Stabenow: No More Cuts to Agriculture
The Senate Ag Committee heard testimony this week from several economists on the challenges that currently exist in farm country. The Hagstrom Report says Republican Ag Chair Pat Roberts of…
Experts Expect Down Farm Economy to Continue
…of Kansas City informed the committee that a farm crisis does not appear imminent, but there are still risks that could lead to more widespread challenges in the coming years….
Plant Health and Production Workforce Funding from USDA
…developed an irrigation scheduling tool. NIFA invests in and advances agricultural research, education, and extension and promotes transformative discoveries that solve societal challenges. NIFA’s integrated research, education, and extension programs…
Robust Organic Sector Posts New Records in U.S. Sales
…the growth in organic fiber sales, while a growing desire for transparency, clean ingredients, and plant-based products is spurring sales of organic supplements and personal care products. Challenges to maintaining…
Funding For Commodity Board Projects to Support Ag Industry
…NIFA invests in and advances agricultural research, education, and extension and promotes transformative discoveries that solve societal challenges. NIFA’s integrated research, education, and extension programs support the best and brightest…
Proposed Ag Budget Fails Farmers, Ranchers, Farm Bureau President Says
…of another sector of the economy that has contributed so much, so consistently, over the last several decades. “The administration’s budget proposal fails to recognize agriculture’s current financial challenges or…
$4.7 Million to Support University Agricultural Science Programs
…through NIFA’s Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land Grant Colleges of Agriculture Program (NLGCA). “Colleges and universities with strong agricultural science programs need support so they can address our nation’s challenges…
Perdue: U.S. Ag in Dire Straits
…but that could be helped by a stronger trade presence abroad. Perdue says he sees challenges ahead as President Trump’s initial budget cuts the USDA allocation by 21 percent. “We’ve…
OTA Applauds Organic Research Investment Legislation
…supporting research projects that address the critical challenges faced by organic farmers. The bill was introduced by Democrats Chellie (Shell-lee) Pingree of Maine and Jimmy Panetta of California, along with…
$7.4 Million for Research on Food Crops and Animals
…how genes and the environment interact in determining economically important traits. These research projects help scientists rapidly implement and scale up plant and animal breeding to meet the challenges of…