The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced a competitive opportunity to conduct research on the environmental effects of genetically engineered (GE) organisms, including…
“Growing Together” Latino Farmer Conference an Annual Success
…provided leadership in a partnership effort to help America’s private landowners and managers conserve their soil, water, and other natural resources since 1935. For more information on NRCS, visit www.nrcs.usda.gov….
USDA NRCS Fire-Recovery Programs Continue in California
…communities and partners to assess eligibility for its Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program which assists communities with rebuilding efforts following imminent hazards to life and property caused by natural disasters….
What is a Cold Frame? Why You Need One
…you love growing your own food, why not take a look at GrowVeg’ online Garden Planner which is available from several major websites and seed suppliers: http://www.GrowVeg.com, http://gardenplanner.almanac.com and http://gardenplanner.motherearthnews.com….
USDA to Re-engage Stakeholders on Revisions to Biotechnology Regulations
…that are flexible and adaptable to these innovations to ensure food security for the growing population.” More information will be posted on our webpage below as it becomes available: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/biotechnology/news….
NAFTA Withdrawal Would Not Lower Deficit With Mexico
President Trump often cited withdrawing from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) as a way to reduce America’s trade deficit with Mexico. However, a Forbes Dot Com article says…
USDA Invests $2.5 Billion in Rural Electric Infrastructure
…in various parts of the state. The announcement comes as another electric project that USDA helped support nears completion. Later this month, O2 emc, a North Carolina firm, will complete…
Almond Board: Leadership Program Personal Experience
…2018 Almond Leadership Program are due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 8, 2017. To learn more, go online to www.almonds.com More from the Almond Board: As a member of…
USDA Aims to Improve Food and Nutrition Education for Low-Income Communities
…nutritious food to low-income communities. This funding is available through NIFA’s Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program, authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. “This program reaches into neighborhoods across America…
Voting Begins for 2017 FSA County Committee Elections
…committee seats are up for election each year. County committee members apply their knowledge and judgment to help FSA make important decisions on its commodity support programs, conservation programs, indemnity…
USDA Announces Enrollment Period for Safety Net Coverage in 2018
…substantial drop in prices or revenues for covered commodities. Covered commodities include barley, canola, large and small chickpeas, corn, crambe, flaxseed, grain sorghum, lentils, mustard seed, oats, peanuts, dry peas,…
EPA Releases Guidance on Air Emissions
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released guidance to help farmers report the release of hazardous air emissions from animal waste at their farms. Pork Business Dot Com says the EPA…
Western View: Proper Cowboy Hat Etiquette
…am and where I come from. I think Boze agrees with that, and I appreciate that he took the time to write down these rules of etiquette.. He says that…
USDA Offering $5 Million in Farm to School Grants
…and communities since 2013. Farm to School refers to efforts that bring locally or regionally produced foods into school cafeterias. USDA says that also includes hands-on learning activities such as…