Pruitt Calling him a champion for American agriculture and a strong advocate for sound science and the rule of law, the National Pork Producers Council endorsed Oklahoma Attorney General Scott…
National Pork Producers Delegate Body Appointed
…option of not submitting nominees. The National Pork Board and the Delegate Body were established under the Pork Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act of 1985. By law, USDA’s Agricultural…
Role of Fossil Fuels in the U.S. Food System and the American Diet
by Patrick Canning, Sarah Rehkamp, Arnold Waters, and Hamideh Etemadnia/USDA Economic Research Service What Is the Issue? The consumption of fossil fuels, nuclear power, and renewable energy by the U.S….
CDFA Farm Bill Listening Sessions
…the federal farm bill will result in positive investments to our communities, our health and agricultural economy.” The current farm bill, the Agricultural Act of 2014 will expire next year…
Common Crop Chemical Leaves Bees Susceptible to Deadly Viruses
…synergistic mortality in honey bee larvae.” Other authors on the paper include Diana Cox-Foster, USDA-ARS-PWA Pollinating Insect Research Unit. The U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture…
Funding for Potato Breeding Research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced the availability of $1.85 million in funding for regional potato breeding research to support the development…
USDA Invests in Citrus Greening Research
…of California, Riverside, California, $5,112,000 Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, $2,476,099 USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Athens, Georgia, $1,821,197 Funded projects include Clemson University researchers using naturally HLB-resistant citrus trees…
Funding to Support Agriculture Programs at Hispanic-Serving Institutions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture announced availability of $8.8 million in funding to support agricultural science education at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). The Hispanic-Serving…
Strong Ag Background with Sonny Perdue
…Perdue, part of President Trump’s agricultural advisory team, was a veterinarian and served as governor of Georgia from 2003 to 2011. Prior to that, he served in the Georgia Senate…
Western Growers Supports Perdue Nomination
…and members of Congress who will be engaged in future negotiations. Additionally, we are confident that Governor Perdue will continue the legacy of past secretaries and drive forward other agricultural…
Perdue Nominated as Ag Secretary; Ag Groups Show Support
…ability to serve consumers in foreign markets. We’re excited to work with Gov. Perdue on these challenges and opportunities in the days ahead.” From the National Corn Grower’s Association: National…
Farm Leaders Taking Part in Inaugural Parade Friday
…the National FFA will carry the banner for the Rural Tractor Brigade and lead the contingent of tractors in the parade. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
China Halts Ethanol Shipments
…further details. If the tariff moves forward, U.S. ethanol shipments to China would stall due to a lack of profit margins. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Vilsack’s Week Early Departure Meant to Save Tax Dollars
…time” to absorb all the information Vilsack’s team has prepared. President-elect Trump has yet to name his nominee for Agriculture Secretary. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….