…the USDA broadly, are committed to making sure our Nation’s organic producers and handlers have the tools they need to continue positively shaping our local and regional food systems.” Both…
Drones to Measure Methane at Dairies
…lead to better management of the gas, and that helps our climate. A team of three researchers at UC Riverside in California are working to develop aerial robotic systems –…
Quinoa Bacteria Research
…are closely related to quinoa.” Testen plans additional research on Bacillus in specialty crop production systems, including hydroponic vegetable systems, as well as cost-effective ways of producing the beneficial bacteria…
Combating African Swine Fever
…is a highly contagious and deadly viral disease that affects every kind of swine. But, ASF is not a threat to human health or food safety. ASF spread from Africa…
Bidens Plan to Boost Crop Production and Address Cost Increases
…were highlighted as a central figure in combatting “Putin’s Price Hike.” In total, the announcement is meant to lower cost production costs for farmers and ultimately address increasing food costs….
Almond Update: Irrigation Approaches with Limited Water Availability
…you might see from developing hull rot infections.” Monitoring the performance of irrigation systems and conducting routine maintenance will also be critical to ensure efficiency. Irrigation approaches will also need…
Vilsack: ‘Don’t Lose Sight of Farm Families’
…the foundations of our country’s strength: education, research, food security, safe and affordable housing, and productive lands,” he said. “These are all areas that for far too long their funding…
AFBF Applauds SEC Deadline Extension
…while farmers and ranchers would not be required to report directly to the SEC, they provide almost every raw product that goes into the food supply chain. Farm Bureau President…
U.S. Helping to Feed the World
…on global food supplies. Available estimates suggest an additional 40 million people could be pushed into poverty and food insecurity as a result of Russia’s aggression. USAID will use $282…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 05-09-22
…secure a safe food supply amidst global uncertainty and detail on the 2022 CPS Research Symposium in June. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
Nominate an Ally for Agriculture
…helping all of is having an abundant life by making sure that we have food security, we have good nutritious food and just really making sure that that is well-served…
Local Food Marketing Practices
USDA Releases Data on Local Food Marketing Practices. Fresh and organic vegetables at farmers market More than 147,000 American farms produced and sold food locally through direct marketing practices, resulting…
Farmers Embracing Sustainable Practices
…is very, very positive on all those issues. You know, the farmer gets up every day and says to himself, how do I produce the maximum amount of food with…
Coalition Calls for Food Safety and Nutrition Enhancements at FDA
…call on you to unify the FDA food program under a deputy commissioner for foods, with accountability to the commissioner and direct line authority over CFSAN, CVM, and the food-related…