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%,…
Funding to Educate the Future Agricultural Science Workforce
…education, and extension projects in the food and agricultural sciences. In FY 2017, AFRI’s Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Human Sciences Education and Literacy Initiative (ELI) seeks to boost the…
ARS Announces New Scientific Impact Video Series
…ARS research results in $17 of economic impact. Please visit the USDA YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/usda) in the future for more videos in this series. Enjoy, like and share! For more…
The Potential Effects of Increased Demand for U.S. Agricultural Exports on Metro and Nonmetro Employment
…competitiveness of products in trade-exposed industries. While employment would increase in some sectors, especially in export-oriented agricultural production and food and beverage industries, it would decrease in other trade-exposed industries,…
Almond Board: Air Quality Programs
…cleaner model-year off-road diesel engines. The California Air Quality Initiative is available in California and includes three separate initiatives: Particulate Matter Reduction: Agricultural operations can be sources of “fugitive dust”…
Trump Vows to Fix Wisconsin Dairy Situation
…and Community Impact February 4, 2026 California Cattle Challenges & Opportunities: Insights from Rick Roberti January 30, 2026 Sonoma County Agriculture: Challenges, Advocacy, and Community Engagement January 30, 2026 Potter…