…for agricultural producers. The campaign will be centered around a new website, CattlemenForTaxReform.com, and will run through September. “We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to enact truly comprehensive tax reform, and…
Secretary Perdue Announces USDA Improvements
…Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity. There have been meetings in which participants held a wide-ranging dialogue, discussing – among other issues – access to broadband, community infrastructure, community mental…
Experts Predict Little Ag Damage in DACA Action
…renewable deferral of deportation with work authorization granted to children of illegal immigrants who came to the U.S. under 15 years-old. The program was granted by executive order by President…
NIFA Support for Food and Agricultural National Needs Fellowship Grants Program
…their potential to complete graduate degree programs in disciplines relevant to the mission of the USDA. The request for applications also supports international study or thesis/dissertation research travel allowances for…
Funding to Train More Than 100 Future Agricultural Science Professionals
…competitive grants program that provides funding for foundational and translational research, education, and extension projects in the food and agricultural sciences. AFRI’s Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Sciences Education…
California Animal Welfare Regulations Increasing?
…order to sell their products in California. A national transition away from gestation crates is estimated to cost the pork industry anywhere from $1.9 billion to upwards of $3.2 billion….
USDA to Measure Small Grains Production in California and U.S.
…annual Small Grains Summary and the quarterly Grain Stocks report, both to be released on September 29. These and all NASS reports are available online at www.nass.usda.gov. For more information…
Google Helps Santa Clara County 4-H
…who are involved with traditional 4-H community clubs, after-school programs and other programs offered by partnering community organizations will be impacted by the 4-H computer science program. Booths will also…
Apply for Grants Offered Through Healthy Soils Program
…by the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund with money coming from California’s cap and trade auctions. A total of $7.5 million dollars has been appropriated for the HSP projects and must…
Dairy Producers Can Enroll for 2018 Coverage
…MPP-Dairy that will provide them with the strongest safety net under a variety of conditions. The online resource, available at www.fsa.usda.gov/mpptool, allows dairy farmers to quickly and easily combine unique…
Almond Board: Internship at the Almond Board
…elects its chair and vice-chair. The Board members give the chair the authority to appoint individuals to standing committees. Board and committee members serve without compensation. The Board is responsible…
Goodyear Using Soybean Oil-Based Rubber in Tires
…commercial use of a new soybean oil-based rubber compound is helping Goodyear enhance tire performance in dry, wet and winter conditions. A Goodyear team of scientists and engineers created a…
Salmonella Vaccine Reduces Animal Disease and Foodborne Illness
…cause disease in food animals, like pigs. Others cause foodborne illness in humans. A new vaccine developed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists in Ames, Iowa, protects against these types…
Raisin Growers Must ‘Opt-in’ to Class Action Lawsuit
…order issued by Judge Loren A. Smith of the U.S. Court of Claims, Washington, D.C., forms have been mailed to 6,000 raisin growers allowing them to participate in the Raisin…