…Farm to school is one of many ways USDA supports locally-produced food and the Local Food Compass Map showcases the federal investments in these efforts. For more information, visit www.fns.usda.gov….
U.S. Ag Machinery Industry Says NAFTA Could Use Changes
…two groups also analyzed the differences in data collected from their U.S. and Canadian members. Both dealers and manufacturers in Canada had more positive views of trade than their U.S….
ICFA Lobby for Practical Cannabis Growing Guidelines
… The visit comes at a crucial time during the process of establishing the legislative framework for adult-use of marijuana in California in the coming year. The ICFA is urging…
The Western View: Fruit Trail
…and vegetable stands, but when I saw their website I thought it might be a good thing for when company comes and wants to look around. Then I saw just…
USDA Helps Expand Rural Broadband Infrastructure in Four States
…This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; homeownership; community services such as schools, public safety, and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov….
Nutrition Subcommittee Evaluates Technology and Modernization of SNAP
…today’s hearing is linked below. Click here for more information, including Subcommittee Chairman Thompson’s opening statement and the archived webcast. Witness List: Panel I Mr. Jason Boswell, Vice President –…
Organic Research Institution Launches Industrial Hemp Research Project
…farming research institution, Rodale is overseeing one of 16 pilot projects to grow industrial hemp in Pennsylvania, the first legal cultivation of the crop in the state in 80 years….
NCGA Launches Open Innovation Challenge to Find the Next Big Thing for Corn
…345.5 million metric tons in 2015. NCGA is inviting innovators around the world from industry, academia and other research institutions to consider new ways to utilize corn and maximize its…
Critical Agricultural Research and Extension Projects Gains Support
…the agricultural community.” The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative is America’s flagship competitive grants program for foundational and translational research, education, and extension projects in the food and agricultural sciences….
New Broccoli and Lettuce Cost Studies Released
…hand-harvested into 42-pound cartons containing 24 film-wrapped heads. The hypothetical broccoli farm has 500 acres planted to broccoli. The broccoli is hand-harvested into 21-pound bunch cartons. On each farm, the…
NCGA Launches Open Innovation Challenge to Find the Next Big Thing for Corn
…is not a prize winner. “Many industries are adopting an open innovation approach because of its success in accelerating access to new solutions and innovation partners. In working with NineSigma…
Dow Degree Day Report: NOW in Pistachios, June 5
…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….
World Pork Expo Underway in Des Moines, Iowa
The 2017 World Pork Expo is getting underway today (Wednesday) In Des Moines, Iowa. The annual event includes the Pork Checkoff and the National Pork Producers Council and features thousands…
Second Lady Karen Pence, Secretary Perdue Unveil Beehive at Vice President’s Residence
…in Indiana is dedicated to agriculture, and its crops are very dependent upon pollinators. The hive unveiled today is located on the grounds of the Vice President’s Residence. It is…