…provide technical assistance to USDA customers. Risk Management Agency (RMA): In the event of a lapse in appropriations – among other duties listed HERE (PDF, 388 KB) – RMA will…
USDA/NIFA Announces Support for Biomass Genomics Research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Biological and Environmental Research, announce joint…
USDA Announces a Near-Record Year for Farm Loans
Infusing Rural Communities with Stronger Businesses and Sounder Agricultural Economies The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced another year of high activity in its farm loan…
Celebrating a Popular Crunchy Snack
…this day slip through your fingers. It’s National Popcorn Day. A day to celebrate a time-honored treat can be enjoyed sweet or savory, caramelized, buttered or plain. Molded into a…
Cargill Enters Plant-Based Protein Market
…and boosted its stake last month. In September of last year, Nestle USA purchased Sweet Earth, a manufacturer of plant-based burritos, burgers and other foods. From the National Association of…
South Korean Market Demands American Beef in Record Numbers
…year of 2016. The 177,445 tons of beef shipped to South Korea is the largest figure recorded since the agency started collecting that data in 2000. The U.S. Department of…
Register for Annual Tri-County Walnut Day
…on the management and environmental impacts on walnut pellicle color will also take place before the morning break. The second half of the day will begin with a discussion from…
USDA Sending Extra Financial Help to Farmers in Seven States
…enough farmers in a county don’t respond to the surveys, the department uses data from the Risk Management Agency, and those two sets of data can be very different. The…
Agri View: FFA Strong Leadership
…agricultural technology and management: education major at the University of Arizona, will serve as western region vice president. Ian Bennett, majoring in agriscience and environmental systems – plant breeding and…
Governor Brown’s Proposed Budget Promotes Ag Development
…the priorities in the budget include bee protection, continued development of pesticide alternatives, along with strengthening efforts to combat citrus greening. CDFA Secretary Karen Ross highlighted some of the key…
USDA Investing Millions in Wildfire Mitigation and Water Quality Projects Through Joint Chiefs’ Partnership
…Sublette County, Wyoming. In addition to improving water quality, project goals include providing fire protection for rural residents, restoring aspens, and habitat improvements for mule deer, greater sage-grouse and pronghorn….
Almond Board: Sanitation a Must for NOW
…so nut damage tends to be less severe. However, environmental conditions, proximity to sources of infestation, and effectiveness of sanitation practices impact the potential for damage by this pest, regardless…
Register for Agricultural Reuse Workshop
…self-introduction before hearing information on the state of agricultural reuse of recycled water. Kara Nelson, Professor of Environmental Engineering at UC Berkeley, will be discussing the impediments of using recycled…
Celebrating the Delicious Apricot
…found in markets year round. With its unique flavor, the apricot is a versatile ingredient lending itself to both sweet and savory dishes. Packed with nutrients and an excellent source…
