…named Ray Kagel Jr.. He concluded that the pond offered “quite a few environmental benefits.” The sand, gravel, building blocks, and clay used to build it were actually natural filters,…
Funding for Critical Water Research
…is vital to meeting food, fiber, and fuel demands as the world’s population is projected to exceed nine billion by 2050 and natural resources are stressed under a changing climate….
Impacts of Environmental Regulations and Voluntary Conservation Solutions Examined
…voluntary, incentive-based programs to protect and preserve our natural resources, while also maintaining profitable production on their land. “We are once again reminded that locally-led, voluntary conservation practices work. Through…
Jordan Ag Center Opens Doors
…will boldly work together to advance the agricultural production, natural resources and food systems critical to our future success as a Valley, state, nation and planet.” The first floor includes…
Viticulture for Veterans
…from some of those service members who have not just considered it, but have actually followed through. Cathy Isom tells us about the career-move for one military service member that…
Funding Available for Foundational Agricultural Research
…health, $19 million; bioenergy, natural resources and environment, $14 million; agriculture systems and technology, $11 million; and agriculture economics and rural communities, $17 million. This request for application (RFA) also…
Agriculture Committee Leaders Raise Concerns
…to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services Under Secretary Kevin Concannon. In the letter, they expressed their concerns regarding the Food and Nutrition Service’s (FNS) recently…
CA Tops in Organic Farms, Sales
In 2014, the United States had 14,093 organic farms producing $5.5 billion in organic products, according to a survey conducted by USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The number of…
Lower Cost for Refinancing Rural Housing
USDA Rural Housing Service Administrator Tony Hernandez announced a series of changes that will make it faster and cheaper for homeowners to refinance USDA mortgages. “These changes reaffirm the Obama…
Veterans for Hire
…than 20 percent. HOH set forth on a mission — make meaningful connections and help secure employment for any transitioning service member, military veteran, and military spouse seeking a job….
Organic Survey – California
…conducted by USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The number of organic farms varies across the country. California organic farms were 20 percent of the U.S. total, with 2,805 certified…
Benefits of Farmers’ Markets
…vegetables are in season. 2. Support your local farmers and economy.You can help new and smaller farmers be successful and save farmland in your area. The Economic Research Service provides…
Honey Bee Colony Health Survey Results
Survey Developed as Part of National Pollinator Action Research Plan Gives New Insight into Losses of Managed Bee Colonies The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) released…
Challenging Conditions in the West
…condition of waters in the United States. The assessment was conducted in partnership with state environmental agencies and other federal agencies, including the Natural Resource Conservation Service and the U.S….