…than 959,000 American homes annually. USDA has invested $38 billion in electric loans and more than $1 billion for smart grid technologies since 2009, helping build more than 185,000 miles…
Leaders Say Lemon Proposal ‘Defies Logic’
…and will be open to comments till July 11. California Citrus Mutual (CCM) greatly opposes this proposal, saying this is just another act in a series of moves that jeopardize…
People’s Garden
…in Washington, DC. The garden includes the entire grounds of USDA’s Jamie L. Whitten Building and South Building, which extend east to west from 12th Street to 14th Street. The…
Bison Officially the National Mammal of the U.S.
The American bison officially became the national mammal of the United States when President Obama signed the National Bison Legacy Act into law. This majestic animal joins the ranks of…
White House Asked to Challenge WHO Proposal Discouraging Dairy for Children up to Age 3
…the document is presumably to encourage healthy eating patterns for toddlers, the WHO proposal as now drafted would actually have the opposite effect, as such restrictions would significantly discourage children’s…
Agri View: Pollinator Extinction
…scientific papers concludes that about 40 percent of invertebrate pollinator species (such as bees and butterflies) are facing extinction. Vertebrate pollinators (such as bats and birds) are somewhat better off…
People’s Gardens Across Government
…USDA, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the General Services Administration (GSA) to better support agencies and Federal employees who want to incorporate gardens, farmers markets and community supported…
Two Sides of TPP
…to 11 nations across the Pacific Rim. Ratifying TPP will boost annual net farm income in the United States by $4.4 billion, compared to not approving the pact, according to…
ABC Expands Elementary Educational Program
…educational, they’re also a fun and hands-on way to bring ag into the classroom. “The kids learn about almonds, but the plans also build in options for interactive activities,” said…
Habitat for Wildlife and Pollinators
…on milkweed, perhaps better called the “Monarch Flower” for its crown-like flowers and critical hostplant status for the monarch butterfly. But monarch populations have decreased significantly over the past two…
Agri View: Foreigner’s Farmland
…water,” because in Saudi Arabia, “they have decided that it’s better to bring feed in rather than to empty their water reserves,” said Keith Murfield, CEO of United Dairymen of…
Farmers Check Impact of Spring Storms
Rain, wind and hail that hit parts of California during the past week have caused farmers some concern, as they evaluate the potential impact to a number of crops in…
Antimicrobial Resistance Research
…“Through our Antimicrobial Resistance Action Plan, USDA is leading the way to better understand how antibiotic resistance develops, find alternatives to antibiotics, and educate people on practices that reduce the…
Home-Made Fertilizer
…far better and cheaper than anything from the store. To tell the truth, it still is, or at least it still can be. Yet some are convinced that you have…