…will be among his administration’s top priorities. “The natural resources concerns facing our nation’s diverse landscapes – from our private agricultural working lands to forestlands and urban lands – span…
Preparing Veterans for Ag Careers
…assistance. To enhance the resources and training available to military veterans interested in farming, we will team with established Veterans groups to: • Create a statewide service provider network for…
Bird Flu Discovered in European Union
…million hens, cows, sheep, goats, and pigs have been slaughtered to contain outbreaks of swine flu, foot-and-mouth, and mad cow disease. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Global Food Prices Continue to Rise
…service. From: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Sugar, dairy and cereals lift FAO Food Price Index in October Forecasts for cereal production and stocks raised The FAO…
Environmental Regulations Early GOP Target
…says he expects Trump to begin undoing energy sector regulations imposed by President Obama “on day one” of his administration. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Image…
Farm Sector Financial Stress Still Climbing
…year. Bankers also report increasing collateral requirements for agricultural loans, as well as declining available funds and farm loan repayment rates. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
EPA Approves Some Dicamba-Based Herbicides
…its largest technology launch in history. The company expects that soybean variety will be planted on 15 million acres next year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Acreage Planting Switch Possible in 2017
…cutting back on technology and traits next year probably doesn’t happen in soybeans because of increasing resistance in weeds like Waterhemp. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
‘One Health’ Antibiotic Awareness
by Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young, Administrator, Agricultural Research Service ARS is working with other government agencies to study bacteria in an interdisciplinary approach to mitigate antimicrobial resistance. (Image courtesy USDA/ARS) This…
Mushroom Council Members Named
…Agriculture administer the program. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) provides oversight of the Mushroom Council in accordance with the Mushroom Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act of 1990 and the…
Pesticide Data Program Summary Released
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) published the 2015 Pesticide Data Program (PDP) Annual Summary. The 2015 PDP Annual Summary shows more than 99 percent of…
National Agricultural Conservation Survey Begins
…help shorten the time needed to complete the questionnaire. NASS conducts the NRI-CEAP survey under a cooperative agreement with the Natural Resources Conservation Service. NRI-CEAP results help determine the effectiveness…
A Foundation for the Future of BLM’s Renewable Energy Program
…ongoing efforts to tap the vast solar and wind energy resources across the country,” said Secretary Jewell. “Through a landscape-level approach, we are facilitating responsible renewable energy development in the…
Incentives to Grow the Bioeconomy and Improve Forest Health
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Val Dolcini announced that $1.5 million will be available in fiscal year 2017 for farmers and foresters who harvest and…