…training on the farm to school programs. Applications are due by December 8th, 2017. Application information is available online at www.fns.usda.gov. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
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
…a variety of assistance rural communities can use during the rebuilding process.” Help for Communities Rural communities that have been impacted by the fires can receive assistance through the Community…
USDA Strengthens Agricultural Sciences at Hispanic-Serving Institutions
…(HSIs). These grants will strengthen the ability of the institutions to carry out education, applied research, and related community development programs. “These grants highlight NIFA’s commitment to Hispanic-Serving Institutions by…
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
…supports research and extension activities to increase the number of women and underrepresented minorities from rural areas who will pursue and complete postsecondary degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics…
Celebrating National Bologna Day
Cathy Isom fills us in about a national celebration for a popular deli treat. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Bologna Day Every year on October…
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
…for Women, Infants and Children, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which together comprise America’s nutrition safety net. For more information on FNS assistance during times of disaster, visit www.fns.usda.gov/disaster….
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
…a lot of machinery from around the state to come in and get this done this week,” he said. “We’ve looked to other vineyard management companies around the state, just…
NRCS Streamlining EQIP Applications for Fire Recovery
…application ranking period and is accepting applications for this initial fund pool through November 6, 2017. “NRCS is committed to getting assistance out as soon as possible, and we are…