…the USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion – looks at spending by both two parent and single-parent households at multiple incomes levels. “And also examines spending across various geographic…
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…
National Chicken Council Calls for Balance between Animal Care, Environmental, Economic Impact in Chicken Production
…2017 will also be updating its Broiler Welfare Guidelines, last updated in 2014, and having the guidelines certified by an independent third party. The guidelines will be updated with assistance…
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…
Cheap Healthy Eats
…benefits of of their nutrition. For example, some delicious nutrient-dense foods include: Sweet Potatoes Green Apples Romaine Lettuce Lentils Bananas Frozen or Fresh Broccoli Flax or Chia Seeds Oats Zucchini…
California Cherries Hope to Snap Bad Streak
2016 was a bad year for California cherries, but industry leaders say it was actually the best season in the last several years. Late spring rains and low chilling hours…
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
Equal treatment of domestic and foreign growers, the need for extensive education, training and technical assistance and agricultural water provisions are among farmers’ top concerns as they implement the Food…
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…