…available through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill and administered by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). “This announcement marks the…
House Ag Committee Highlights Veteran Farmer Contributions
House Agriculture Committee Highlights Veteran Farmer Contributions to Food Security The House Agriculture Committee held a hearing to examine the opportunities and challenges for veteran farmers and the contributions they…
Food Waste Goals
…On September 16, 2015, in alignment with Target 12.3 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and EPA announced the first ever domestic goal…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for May 18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Funding for Critical Water Research
USDA Announces $10.7 Million Available For Critical Water Research The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of $10.7 million in funding for research that could solve critical water…
Impacts of Environmental Regulations and Voluntary Conservation Solutions Examined
Subcommittee Examines the Impacts of Environmental Regulations and Voluntary Conservation Solutions Rep. Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (R-PA), Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry, held a hearing…
Jordan Ag Center Opens Doors
…system. The facility features three floors of dry and wet research laboratories, flexible space and meeting rooms for Fresno State students and faculty to conduct advanced studies on agriculture, food…
USDA Increases Sugar Quantity, Access
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an increase to the fiscal year 2016 Overall Allotment Quantity (OAQ) for domestic sugar, reassigned some of the projected surplus sugar marketing allotments…
Viticulture for Veterans
Robb Zimmel As we’re learning more about the Agriculture Department’s efforts to encourage more veterans to consider careers in farming and ranching after their duty is over, we’re also hearing…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for May 17
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Agri View: Chocolate Pleasure
…where cocoa can be produced in West African countries like Ivory Coast and Ghana, according to a new study conducted by scientists from the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)….
Funding Available for Foundational Agricultural Research
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces $130 Million Available for Foundational Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Vilsack The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that $130 million in funding is available for…
Agriculture Committee Leaders Raise Concerns
House Agriculture Committee Leaders Raise Concerns over FNS Retailer Proposed Rule House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway (R-TX), Ranking Member Collin Peterson (D-MN) and 161 members sent a letter…
CA Tops in Organic Farms, Sales
…exempt from organic certification, or transitioning to organic certification. This survey was done in conjunction with the USDA’s Risk Management Agency to aid in improving insurance products for organic agriculture….