…research and commercial farms on a record scale. NIFA has invested in and advanced innovative and transformative initiatives to solve societal challenges and ensure the long-term viability of agriculture. NIFA’s…
NMPF Urges Senate Ag Committee to Confirm Perdue as Ag Secretary
…“Gov. Perdue is a small businessman from an agricultural state, who appreciates the challenges our industry is facing, both today and in the future,” said NMPF President and CEO Jim…
Blum Center Relaunching With Focus on Food
…the global society. UCLA collaborates with Latin American institutions to concentrate on health challenges in Latin America; UC Davis casts a wide net with work in agriculture, the environment, natural…
NCBA Cattle Industry Convention Underway
…on profitability, productivity and sustainability. Speaking to attendees Wednesday, Cameron Bruett (brew-it) of JBS USA, emphasized the significant challenges posed by competing proteins, an uncertain political environment and its impact…
House Agriculture Committee Meets
…ranking retired officer currently serving in the House. Raised on a Midwestern farm, Don understands the challenges that Nebraska farmers and ranchers face each day. John Faso of New York…
Vilsack Endorses Agriculture Secretary Nominee Sonny Perdue
…in the Obama administration. Former Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a statement Tuesday that Perdue “knows full well the opportunities and challenges that exist in rural communities.” Vilsack says…
Agri View: Hard Choices
…USA – March 30, 2016: Migrant seasonal farm workers harvest (cut and pack) heads of cauliflower, using a unique conveyor belt system, directly in fields, ready for global shipping. Stock…
Beekeepers, Farmers Prepare for Pollination
…growing again.” Billy Synk, director of pollination programs at Project Apis m.—a group established by farmers and beekeepers to fund honeybee research—said he expects pollination to face challenges this year,…
Smart Phone App Balances Conservation and Production
…with the USDA-Agricultural Research Service’s Jornada Experimental Range in Las Cruces. Herrick and his collaborators developed LandPKS because of the unique challenges that today’s producers and land managers face in…
AFBF Endorses Bills to Repeal Death Tax
…farm and ranch families continue to face challenges to passing their family businesses to the next generation. The AFBF-endorsed Death Tax Repeal Act of 2017 was introduced in the House…
Funding for Potato Breeding Research
…applications on the NIFA Potato Breeding Research web page for more information. Since 2009, NIFA has invested in and advanced innovative and transformative initiatives to solve societal challenges and ensure…
USDA Invests in Citrus Greening Research
…and Quarantine. These services enable rapid and accurate diagnoses and support U.S. food security. Since 2009, NIFA has invested in and advanced innovative and transformative initiatives to solve societal challenges…
Funding to Support Agriculture Programs at Hispanic-Serving Institutions
…details, see the HSI request for applications on the NIFA website. NIFA invests in and advances innovative and transformative research, education and extension to solve societal challenges and ensure the…
Perdue Nominated as Ag Secretary; Ag Groups Show Support
…life understanding and solving the challenges our farmers face, and he is going to deliver big results for all Americans who earn their living off the land.” Perdue is a…