…June 30, 2020. USDA welcomes membership on industry boards that reflects the diversity of the individuals served by the program. USDA encourages all eligible women, minorities, and persons with disabilities…
Agriculture Education Helping Grow the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…in the K-12 Classroom Challenge Grants (SPECA) program. “Fostering curiosity about the world and a love of discovery begins in pre-school and can grow or wither depending on how much…
Research to Support Healthy Agroecosystems
…from soil, water, and sun to plants, animals, and people, interact with and affect food production. These awards are made through NIFA’s Bioenergy and Natural Resources Program, Agroecosystem priority area…
State Water Project Starts at 20 Percent
…make conservation a California lifestyle.” Much of October’s heavy rainfall was soaked up by the state’s drought-dried soil, although water from subsequent storms will increase runoff into streams and reservoirs….
CDFA SWEEP Program Awards 167 Projects
…Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP). “This investment continues California’s ongoing innovation in agricultural water use efficiency,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “Farmers involved in this program are making positive on-farm…
Optimizing Oats for Use as Dairy Forage
…the cows contented. The National Cooperative Dairy Herd Improvement Program has been tracking Bossy’s milk yields since 1905. Over the years, this program has made enormous contributions to dairy cattle…
National Organic Standards Board Meeting
…and vote on recommendations for the USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP) to consider. Currently, the NOSB has six subcommittees that report to the full board working on various topics of…
Central Valley Supports Food Supply Chains
…to Table Program in Kentucky; the Conservation Fund in North Carolina; Common Market in Georgia; Rocky Mountain Farmers Union in Colorado; La Montañita in New Mexico; Fair Food Philadelphia; Metro…
Almond Board: A Thanksgiving Message
…committee members serve without compensation. The Board is responsible for establishing policy, recommending budgets and programs to the Secretary of Agriculture for approval, and reviewing program results and effectiveness. The…
EPA Finalizes Increase in Renewable Fuel Volumes
…the volumes. EPA implements the RFS program in consultation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Energy. For more information on today’s announcement, go to: https://www.epa.gov/renewable-fuel-standard-program/final-renewable-fuel-standards-2017-and-biomass-based-diesel-volume…
Report Highlights Scientific Research
…From: USDA The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has been delegated authority by the Secretary of Agriculture to administer the patent program for ARS, the review of CRADAs and the technology…
California County Farm Bureaus Earn National Recognition
…their program ideas at the AFBF Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade Show, Jan. 6-11 in Phoenix. The Fresno County Farm Bureau was selected for its Valley’s Gold television program. The…
Christmas Tree Promotion Board Members Named
…31, 2019. Board members selected by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture administer the program. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) provides oversight of the Christmas Tree Promotion Board in accordance with…
Softwood Lumber Board Appointments
…other importing countries. Board members selected by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture administer the program. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) provides oversight of the Softwood Lumber Board in accordance with…