…for a new Food and Agriculture Resilience Program for Military Veterans (FARM-Vets) that promotes research, education, and extension activity for veterans. $11 million for the Value-Added Producer Grants Program. The…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Proposed FY 2015 Budget
…competitive grants program to support the cutting edge research that will help producers adapt and succeed in the face of modern challenges, including a changing climate. It also provides $25…
Food Loss and Waste
Jean Buzby of Economic Research Service discusses the growing interest in food loss and food waste, their impacts, and their definitions. Food Loss and Waste…
Enhanced School Wellness Environments Make the Smart Choice the Easy Choice for a Healthier Next Generation
…but changes like these can provide a real boost, moving from “wish we could” to successfully achieving our goal. Research we released on Tuesday shows that schools that were already…
Citrus Industry This Week: HLB Initiative Leader; Research Update
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes a report from the USDA’s new HLB initiative leader as well as a research update on HLB efforts. Want to learn more?…
USDA Awards Research, Teaching and Extension Grants
USDA is awarding grants to 21 1890’s Historically Black Land-Grant colleges and universities for research, teaching and extension programs. Susan Carter has the story. USDA Awards Research, Teaching and Extension…
AgNeTVideo: Rabobank on California Grape Forecast
Karen Halliburton Barber, assistant vice president and senior analyst – produce for Rabobank’s food & agribusiness research and advisory group, discusses the newly-released report on grapes….
The White House and USDA Announce School Wellness Standards
…American children eat healthy meals at school, especially breakfast, which can have profound impacts on educational achievement. Research shows that kids who eat breakfast in the classroom preform over 17%…
USDA Grant for Pollinator Health, CA Left Out
…foundation of a nutritious diet. The future security of America’s food supply depends on healthy honey bees,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Expanded support for research, combined with USDA’s other…
Two UC Farm Advisors issue Article on Alfalfa’s Resilience to Drought
…out, there is a trade off. They say there will be little yield. Still, research has shown that the stand will persist on most soil types and yield will recover…
USDA Announces New Grants to Help Communities Meet Water Challenges in Coming Years
…resource quantity and quality. “Cutting edge research holds the key to tackling the complex challenges posed by prolonged drought and ensuring the future food security of our nation,” said Secretary…
Citrus Industry This Week: Enhanced Nutrition Update; Bees and Bloom
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes research from Florida and Brazil on enhanced nutrition for HLB as well as important information growers need to know to protect bees….
EPA Protects Wetlands in Calif. and Ariz. with $1.5 Million in Grants
…tribes in California and Arizona and four California organizations to conduct research designed to prevent and eliminate water pollution. EPA also announces it will begin today accepting applications for the…
Biological Tool in Fight Against Citrus Disease HLB
Researchers in California are using a natural enemy to fight off the Asian citrus psyllid and the citrus disease it can spread, Huanglongbing. Researcher Brian Taylor of the California Citrus…