U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the launch of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) resources to provide comprehensive and timely support to veterans interested in opportunities in agriculture,…
USDA to Measure Final 2017 Row Crop Production and Grain Stocks with Two End-of-Year Surveys
…or producer can be identified. These and all NASS data are available online at www.nass.usda.gov/Publications and the searchable Quick Stats database. Watch a video on how NASS data are used….
USDA Invests in Integrated Pest Management for Increased Production
…to herbicides. NIFA’s mission is to invest in and advance agricultural research, education, and extension to solve societal challenges. NIFA’s investments in transformative science directly support the long-term prosperity and…
USDA Chief Scientist Responds to WHO Antibiotic Recommendations
The World Health Organization (WHO) issued recommendations on the use of antibiotics in agriculture. Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young, Acting Chief Scientist with the USDA, says the WHO guidelines are not in…
China Online Mall To Buy Large Amounts of Beef and Pork
JD.com Commits to Purchasing More Than $2 Billion of U.S. Goods Over Next Three Years Includes agreements to import over $1.2 billion of U.S. beef and pork JD.com, (NASDAQ:JD),…
Asian Trip Highlights Lack of Trade Deals with America
…along a contingent of people from 30 different American companies. Xi may also announce possible advancements in policy areas like investments and drug approvals. Trump is also talking about potential…
NIFA to Invest in Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research
…Panama-Colombia border. NIFA’s mission is to invest in and advance agricultural research, education, and extension to solve societal challenges. NIFA’s investments in transformative science directly support the long-term prosperity and…
WHO Takes a Strong Stand Against Antibiotics in Animals
The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a strong statement this week against the use of all antibiotics in healthy food-producing animals. The WHO says overuse and misuse of antibiotics in…
“Growing Together” Latino Farmer Conference an Annual Success
The third annual Growing Together Latino Farmer Conference is being held in Palm Desert, Calif. The annual conference is unique in that it is conducted in Spanish and translated into…
USDA NRCS Fire-Recovery Programs Continue in California
…USDA to support recovery efforts for individuals and communities. NRCS is also offering technical and educational assistance to fire-impacted landowners faced with erosion and flooding in a damaged watershed. NRCS…
What is a Cold Frame? Why You Need One
Cold Frame Garden Flickr Wintertime is upon us. Cathy Isom lets us know what a cold frame is and why they are so needed in our gardens. That’s coming up…
GAO to Investigate Pruitt NCBA Videos
…in a promotional video against the EPA Waters of the U.S. rule. In the video, Pruitt called for public comments in favor of repealing the rule. The GAO has been…
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
…2.8 percent. The World Bank says Mexico’s average tariff is 4.5 percent. If freed from NAFTA, the president could increase tariffs on Mexican imports to help reduce the imbalance. However,…