U.S. Postal Service is issuing ‘Summer Harvest Forever’ stamps. Every summer, some of America’s favorite foods are in season. The U.S. Postal Service celebrates a few of those favorites —…
Cotton Transition Assistance Program Enrollment Begins Today
…markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America. For more information, visit www.usda.gov/farmbill. For more information, visit…
USDA Energy Biomass Retrieval Incentives
The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) began accepting applications on June 30, 2015, from foresters and farmers seeking financial assistance to harvest and deliver biomass to generate clean energy. The…
Almond Board: Steps to Take Before Harvest
As almond growers prepare for harvest, there are several steps they should take to get their orchards ready. Sabrina Hill has more. Almond Update – Orchard Floor Management for Harvest…
Obama Administration Assists Communities in Building Local Food Systems to Foster Economic Growth
…investments in rural businesses, manufacturing, energy, water and other infrastructure development. They also outline how USDA is helping rural communities attract businesses and families by investing in housing and broadband….
Enrollment for 2016 Dairy Margin Protection Program to Begin July 1
…for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America. For more information, visitwww.usda.gov/farmbill. For more information, visit FSA online…
USDA Seeks Partner Proposals to Protect and Restore Critical Wetlands
…in infrastructure, housing, and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America. For more information, visitwww.usda.gov/farmbill. Visit NRCS’s ACEP webpage to learn more about NRCS’s wetland conservation…
USDA Seeks Applications for Loans and Grants to Support Rural Economic Development
…234 businesses. President Obama’s historic investments in rural America have made our rural communities stronger. Under his leadership, these investments in housing, community facilities, businesses and infrastructure have empowered rural…
New Report Shows U.S. Biobased Products Industry Contributes $369 Billion
…credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life. …
Drones Making Potted Farming Intriguing Option
Last month, Harvest Automation showed how their potted plant moving robots are changing the way nurseries operate. These drones are a huge labor savor and can run virtually non-stop with…
USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Provide Development Support to Rural Cooperatives
…support from USDA. President Obama’s historic investments in rural America have made our rural communities stronger. Under his leadership, these investments in housing, community facilities, businesses and infrastructure have empowered…
USDA Opens Enrollment Period for Agriculture Risk Coverage
…funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural…
Dow Received A New Crop Label For Their Fungicide – Quintec
…Reduced Risk Pesticide Program. The re-entry interval for tomatoes is 12 hours. The pre-harvest interval is 3 days for tomatoes. Required personal protective equipment (PPE) is minimal. Visit www.quintecfungicide.com for…
USDA Invests $6.7 Million in 544 Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects Nationwide
…upon the recipients meeting the terms of the grant agreement. President Obama’s historic investments in rural America have made our rural communities stronger. Under his leadership, these investments in housing,…