…All too often, this doesn’t happen. Agencies must engage in greater outreach and do so sooner in the process. Increased transparency and disclosure can only help to instill greater confidence…
Wetland Conservation Projects Receive Boost
…one national wildlife refuge. The Migratory Bird Conservation Commission is chaired by the Secretary of the Interior. Its members include U.S. Senators Thad Cochran of Mississippi and Martin Heinrich of…
Productivity Growth and the Revival of Russian Agriculture
…Combine Harvester in agricultural fields. Russia ranks first in the export of wheat in the world is continuously increasing grain production./Photography ID:118370200/Copyright: znm666/DepositPhotos Read the entire report. Share this Post…
Funding to Support the Agricultural Sciences
…in Micronesia,” said NIFA Director Sonny Ramaswamy. “With NIFA investments in distance education, we are ensuring that students in the U.S. education system have access to high quality instruction in…
Dow Degree Day Report: NOW in Pistachio, April 24
…the calculator at the University of California integrated pest management website. All locations use CIMIS weather stations. NOW Degree Day reports are sponsored by Dow AgroSciences and Intrepid Edge insecticide….
USDA to Study Antibiotics Use in Pork operations
The Department of Agriculture will begin a four-month study in May on how antimicrobials are used in U.S. swine operations. Meat industry publication Meatingplace reports the agency’s National Animal Health…
Perdue Off to Work as USDA Secretary
…fashioned way: he was born into a farming family in Bonaire, Georgia. From childhood, and through his life in business and elected office, Perdue has experienced the industry from every…
USDA Announces $4.8 Million Available to Support Food Safety Outreach Program
…Southern states to support FSMA-compliant training, education, extension, outreach and technical assistance as it relates to the produce industry. The Southern Center includes participation from land-grant institutions in 13 states…
Executive Order Creates New Agriculture Panel
…to each member of the Task Force. Sec. 6. Revocation. Executive Order 13575 of June 9, 2011 (Establishment of the White House Rural Council), is hereby revoked. Sec. 7. General…
Sonny Perdue Sworn in as 31st U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
…that it serves. Perdue is a strong believer in good government, in that it should operate efficiently and serve the needs of its customers: the people of the United States….
Tulare County Celebrates Farm Bureau Leaders
…is bestowed upon a company who is tremendously supportive of the local farming community. Willitts Equipment Company (also called Willitts Pump Company) is a partner and friend to the Farm…
Major League Baseball Hot Dogs
…at the games this year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Hot dogs and baseball go hand in hand. So it’s no wonder Major League Fans are…
The California Kitchen: Spicy Arugula Wonton with Burnt Sugar
…the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on…
RFA Celebrates Earth Day 2017
…continue, driving further innovation and even lower carbon technologies in the future. The RFS has also helped to reduce foreign oil imports. In 2016, U.S. net petroleum dependence was 25%,…