…personal experiences encountering global food insecurity during their time in active duty. The committee also examined different programs available to help veterans transition into agricultural occupations. “The men and women…
Funding for Critical Water Research
…nation’s premier competitive, peer-reviewed grants program for fundamental and applied agricultural sciences. In the seven years since AFRI was established, the program has led to true innovations and ground-breaking discoveries…
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…
USDA Increases Sugar Quantity, Access
…increasing demand in the U.S. market, and which also requires further processing, this additional sugar must have a polarity of less than 99.2 degrees. Background: Sugar program provisions require the…
Funding Available for Foundational Agricultural Research
…proposed for the plant breeding for agricultural production program area, improving the food safety program area, as well as $3 million for the Critical Agriculture Research and Extension (CARE) program…
Agriculture Committee Leaders Raise Concerns
…proposed rule to modify retailer eligibility requirements in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The proposal extends beyond Congressional intent laid out in the 2014 Farm Bill and contains several…
Lower Cost for Refinancing Rural Housing
…time and money. USDA began testing these changes in a 2012 a pilot program that was later expanded to include 34 states and Puerto Rico. To date, nearly 9,500 homeowners…
Veterans for Hire
For military personnel making the transition into civilian life, many will be choosing to go into careers in Agriculture. Cathy Isom tells us about the USDA program that helps military…
CDFA Outreach to Seniors
CDFA’s outreach to senior citizens at Senior Rally Day From: CDFA Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is a 100 percent federally funded program…
California CCA Exam Signup Open
…More information on the California CCA program is at www.cacca.org. You can contact Steve Beckley at (916)539-4107 or steve.beckley48@gmail.com for more information. The California CCA Program is also on Facebook….
Benefits of Farmers’ Markets
…the Farmers Market Nutrition Program. 10. Farmers markets are easy to find.Use the USDA Farmers Markets Search to find one near you. Due to their flexible locations, some community farmers…
Vacancy on the Rendering Industry Advisory Board
…Secretary on all matters pertaining to the MPES Rendering Program, including: Adoption, modification, and repeal of regulations and procedures Procedures for employment, training, supervision, and compensation of inspectors and other…
Challenging Conditions in the West
…condition of waters in the United States. The assessment was conducted in partnership with state environmental agencies and other federal agencies, including the Natural Resource Conservation Service and the U.S….
Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry Results
…of $72.3 million for conservation practices that advance the building block goals in areas such as soil health and nutrient stewardship through the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) Environmental Quality…