The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is seeking nominations to the Advisory Committee on Agriculture Statistics. Members of this Committee advise the Secretary of Agriculture…
FSA County Committee Elections to Begin
Producers to Receive Ballots Week of Nov. 7 Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Val Dolcini announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin mailing ballots to eligible farmers…
Election Shakeup of Senate Ag Committee Possible
…party ensures it has a majority on every committee. The Senate Ag Committee currently consists of 11 Republicans and nine Democrats. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
A Big Investment to Stimulate Overseas Beef Demand
…quickly on the investments with the idea to spark beef demand as producers are feeling a squeeze on their bottom lines. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Support for Oklahoma “Right to Farm” Amendment Drops
…would prevent the government from passing laws to protect smaller farmers as well as the environment, and pass animal cruelty laws. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
TPP Headed for Ratification in Japan
…The current Prime Minister of Japan suggested several responses to food safety concerns but hasn’t committed to any specific procedures yet. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
HSUS Denies Budget Problems
…do expect those numbers to rise as many Americans typically wait until the end of the year for their charitable giving. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
CCGGA Opposes Air Resources Board Freight Facility Survey for 2017
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) held a public workshop to discuss “Data Collection and Freight Hub Survey” as part of CARB’s Sustainable Freight Strategy. This issue from early on…
Project to Expand Green Business in California
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $173,479 to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to help small and medium-size businesses across the state reduce their environmental impacts. Alexis Strauss,…
USDA Seeks Applications for Conservation Innovation Grants
…provide new conservation opportunities through its competitive Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. Through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the department will invest up to $25 million for projects that…
Higher Dose of Vitamin D May Benefit Pregnant Women
By Sandra Avant, USDA Agriculture Research Service A new ARS-UC Davis study indicates that expectant mothers may benefit from an additional dose of vitamin D supplement. (Photo by Stephen Ausmus)…
Nominations for Trade Advisory Committees
…and ranchers; expanded risk management tools with products like Whole Farm Revenue Protection; and helped farm businesses grow with $36 billion in farm credit. The Department has engaged its resources…
Funding to Ensure Access to Needed Veterinary Services
…are on the cutting edge, helping to protect, secure and improve our food, agricultural and natural resources systems in USDA’s Medium Chapter 11: Food and Ag Science Will Shape Our…
Almond Board: Spatial Mapping Data Uses
…This data will be used by the National Agricultural Statistical Service (NASS) to support the acreage surveys and serve as a complimentary almond industry resource. The NASS acreage report, subjective…