…mitigate climate variability and ensure food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science, visit www.nifa.usda.gov/impacts, sign up for email updates or follow us on Twitter @usda_NIFA, #NIFAimpacts….
USDA Invests in Citrus Greening Research
…and Quarantine. These services enable rapid and accurate diagnoses and support U.S. food security. Since 2009, NIFA has invested in and advanced innovative and transformative initiatives to solve societal challenges…
Funding to Support Agriculture Programs at Hispanic-Serving Institutions
…primary focus must be to improve teaching, enrollment and graduation rates within a degree-granting program. One five-year project with Texas State University helped boost its completion rate to 92 percent….
Perdue Nominated as Ag Secretary; Ag Groups Show Support
…businesses successful and by financing vital infrastructure and communication services. For more information visit www.farmcredit.com. From the American Farm Bureau Federation: The following statement may be attributed to Zippy Duvall,…
The California Kitchen: Brown Sugar Walnut with Apple Gorgonzola
…this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google TV and apple TV Follow Albert on: Facebook,…
Funding to Support Agricultural Education at 1890s Land-grant Institutions
…provides outdoor laboratory facilities for veterinary faculty and students. Florida A&M University completed renovations to the Quincy Teleconference Center to better serve the needs of limited-resource audiences in the community…
USDA Strengthens Integrity of the Organic Label
…production. Establishing minimum indoor and outdoor space requirements for poultry. The final rule will publish in the Jan. 19, 2017, Federal Register, and can be viewed at www.regulations.gov or on…
CRB Researcher Honored with Presidential Award
…pursuit of innovative research at the frontiers of science and technology and their commitment to community service as demonstrated through scientific leadership, public education or community outreach. Cilia is one…
Humans Need Bees
Cathy Isom has the latest buzz on why we need to pay more attention to bees. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Download Humans Need Bees Just how…
Importation of Hass Avocados From Colombia
…Normal reading room hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. To be sure someone is there to help you, please call (202) 799-7039 before coming….
No Significant Impact for Giant Reed Biological Control Agent
…Street and Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. Persons wishing to inspect copies are requested to call ahead on (202)…
Proposal to Establish a New Organic Research, Promotion, and Information Order
…Federal Register. A 60-day public comment period, ending on March 20, 2017, will follow the publication of the proposed rule. Comments should be posted on www.regulations.gov or mailed to: Promotion…
APHIS Seeks Comments on Proposed Rule
…comments received before making a decision regarding the importation and interstate movement of plant pests, biocontrol agents, and soil. To review the proposed rule or submit comments, go to: http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2008-0076…
Senate Resolution Would Roll Back WOTUS
…agriculture industry reacted negatively to the rule, calling it a prime example of government overreach. In a statement this week, Fischer called WOTUS completely unprecedented. “This rule would hurt all…