…and Seed Program; AMS, USDA, STOP 0249; 1400 Independence Avenue, SW.; Washington, D.C. 20250-0249; telephone number (301) 352-7497; fax (202) 720-1125. Copies of the proposed rule and additional information are…
Corn, Soybean Production Up in 2016
…billion bushels, up 11 percent from 2015. Corn yield in the U.S. is estimated at 174.6 bushels per acre, 6.2 bushels above last year’s average yield. Area harvested, at 86.7…
Almond Board: CASP Workshops on Bee Health
The Almond Board is hosting workshops on bee health and pollination, as part of the California Almond Sustainability Program or CASP. We talk with Billy Synk, Director of Pollination Programs…
Cost of Raising a Child
…born in 20-15 will likely spend between $12,350 and $13,900 each year on food, health care, housing, transportation, childcare and other expenses related to child-rearing.” The report was authored by…
Support for People with Disabilities in Agriculture
…and other support to current and prospective farmers and ranchers with disabilities. Since 1991, NIFA’s AgrAbility program has helped thousands of individuals with disabilities, including older farmers and veterans, achieve…
$27 Million Available to Support Local Food Sector
…which includes Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP) and Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP) grants, and the Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program (FSMIP). These programs and other resources across USDA are helping…
Farm Service Agency Expands Bridges to Opportunity Nationwide
…for assistance, FSA employees were able to provide traditional services, such as the Livestock Forage Program and the Emergency loan program administered by FSA, as well as connect local farmers…
Conaway Announces New and Returning Agriculture Committee Republican Members
…committee goes to work – from protecting the farm safety net for producers, to ensuring the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) works to help lift families out of poverty, to…
Almond Matters: Treatment Timing for PTB
…that time, often times we will use a program like Seize to control scale, and at the same time we get suppression of the hibernacla and any that we get…
Immigration Reform Good for U.S. Economy, Agriculture
…impact of expanding the H2A program versus increasing border security. According to USDA, H2A expansion over the long-term would increase the farm workforce and expand outputs and exports overall. Whereas,…
Applicants for Annual Scholarship Program Sought
Applications for $1,000 scholarship due Feb. 20, 2017 The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program. The goal of this long-standing program…
Food Safety Rules Challenge Farmers on Several Fronts
…kit that will include a detailed checklist that works the way a farmer would—from pre-harvest to post-harvest—and focuses on water, worker training, sanitation and wildlife. “It’s also going to be…
USDA Seeks National Mango Board Nominees
…The national program has supported the marketing and promotion of fresh mangos since 2004. USDA encourages board membership that reflects the diversity of the individuals served by the research and…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Board Appointments
…Deming, N.M.; and David Mayhue of Fayetteville, Ark. Board members selected by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture administer the program. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) provides oversight of the National…