…school gardening, farm visits, and culinary classes, and the integration of food-related education into the regular, standards-based classroom curriculum. Schools, Native American tribes, farmers and other organizations may be eligible…
Congress Member Questions Trump’s Ability to Withdraw From NAFTA
…this week: “Constitutionally, I think the president would be on pretty shaky grounds if he tries,” according to Politico. Congressman Kind made the comments during a speech to the National…
USDA Offers Support to People and Communities Affected by California Wildfires
…areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; homeownership; community services such as schools, public safety, and healthcare; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov/ca….
USDA Strengthens Agricultural Sciences at Hispanic-Serving Institutions
…of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Campus, San Juan, Puerto Rico, $250,000 Texas A&M Kingsville, Kingsville, Texas, $275,000 Texas A&M Kingsville, Kingsville, Texas, $231,000 Austin Community College District, Austin, Texas, $250,000 Lee…
Register for the Latino Farmer Conference
…online. The Latino Farmer Conference brings together the Spanish speaking farming community with the agriculture industry, agribusinesses, and sustainability advocates for a day of workshops and networking with fellow farmers….
USDA Invests in a More Diverse Agricultural Science Workforce
…Montana, $94,378 University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska, $94,387 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia, $94,388 The University of Florida will bring mentors to community settings to introduce rural,…
Celebrating National Bologna Day
…regulations, American bologna must not contain visible pieces of lard. Bologna can alternatively be made of beef, turkey, chicken, lamb, venison, or soy protein. It’s typically seasoned with black pepper,…
Canada Won’t Place Further Restrictions on Dicamba
…three million acres with crop damage. However, as AgCanada reports, there appeared to be a much lower level of damage in Canada. In a statement, Health Canada said it was…
Canada “Extremely Worried” About NAFTA Direction
…The U.S. has since tabled a measure to dismantle Canada’s dairy supply management system, but the issue is likely to come up again. Canada refuses to make changes to the…
Seven Northern California Counties Affected by Wildfires to receive D-SNAP
…worked in Butte, Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Nevada, Sonoma and Yuba Counties at the time the wildfires began on October 8, 2017; have been affected by the disaster, and meet certain…
Trade Negotiators at Odds Over NAFTA Proposals
…be held next month in Mexico. AgCanada reports officials in Mexico and Canada say of some U.S. demands, that the U.S. “knew it would not be able to push them…
Ag Exports Key to Trump NAFTA Deficit Strategy
…Lighthizer last week, saying he indicated “the best way for our trading partners to buy down the deficit is to buy U.S. agricultural products,” according to Politico. Roberts says that…
Farmers in Wildfire Zones Assess Impact
…actually alive, green and growing,” Dutton said. “It’s a live plant, not dried wood.” He said it would take “intense, intense heat for the vines to actually combust and burn.”…
NRCS Streamlining EQIP Applications for Fire Recovery
…debris basins, mulching, straw wattles, and other damage control measures. More Information For more information on available NRCS, FSA or RMA assistance, contact a local field office, or visit www.usda.gov….