…American agriculture while also providing the industry with an efficient and transparent review process that doesn’t restrict innovation,” said Secretary Sonny Perdue. “To ensure we effectively balance the two, we…
ASTA Supports USDA Action
…continued innovation and promote the trade of safe and quality seed and other agricultural products around the world,” said LaVigne. For more information on plant breeding innovation, including newer methods…
U.S. Must Make Commitment to Agricultural Research
…research dollars. “The U.S. pork industry strongly supports and urges a significant increase in funding for federal … agricultural research and grants to help America’s farmers and ranchers continue feeding…
USDA Invests $2.5 Billion in Rural Electric Infrastructure
…next year, it will create enough electricity to power more than 500 homes. USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities and create jobs in rural…
Cruz Outlines Hold on Northey Nomination, Wants RFS Meeting
…is planned. Cruz has placed a hold on Northey’s nomination as the Department of Agriculture undersecretary for farm production and conservation. Eight other Senators are also seeking a compromise on…
Another Successful California Small Farm Conference
…small urban businesses that have developed in San Joaquin County. One of the field courses brought participants out to farming locations to hear about conservation practices. The other field course…
USDA Aims to Improve Food and Nutrition Education for Low-Income Communities
…Grants aim to bring together stakeholders from the distinct parts of the food system and foster understanding of national food security trends and how they might improve local food systems….
Voting Begins for 2017 FSA County Committee Elections
…committee seats are up for election each year. County committee members apply their knowledge and judgment to help FSA make important decisions on its commodity support programs, conservation programs, indemnity…
One Step Closer to Tax Cuts?
…37 expiring programs in the current farm bill do not have funding beyond 2018. Some of the expiring programs deal with conservation, bioenergy, trade, rural development, and more. The committees…
USDA Offering $5 Million in Farm to School Grants
Photo Courtesy USDA The Department of Agriculture is offering $5 million in grants to schools through the USDA Farm to School Program. The program has been awarding grants to schools…
USDA Offers Support to People and Communities Affected by California Wildfires
…by disasters may also be found at https://www.usda.gov/topics/disaster. USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities and create jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure…
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…
Finding and Eating Chicken of the Woods
…like oak, cherry, and beech. They can be found on eucalyptus and conifers. Sulfur Colored Chicken of the Woods Courtesy Missouri Department of Conservation Chicken of the Woods has a…
Register for the Latino Farmer Conference
…with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service are collaborating to present the statewide sustainable agriculture conference for Spanish speaking farmers. The event opens for check-in at 7 a.m. with breakfast…