To Cultivate Future Scientists and Leaders The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced grants to support agricultural science education at Hispanic-Serving Institutions…
Farm City Wednesday, 10-25-17
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill….
2016 Crop Experienced Lowest Raisin Prices in Over a Decade
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released the state summary for the 2016 crop, illustrating the lowest raisin prices in more than 10 years. Raisin Bargaining Association CEO…
Finding and Eating Chicken of the Woods
…like oak, cherry, and beech. They can be found on eucalyptus and conifers. Sulfur Colored Chicken of the Woods Courtesy Missouri Department of Conservation Chicken of the Woods has a…
National Council of Farmer Cooperatives Lists Farm Bill Priorities
…also calls for the expansion of all U.S. agriculture exports, support for a strong safety net and an assurance that farmers and ranchers will have access to needed labor. The…
Korea Sends KORUS Analysis, Says No to Opening Ag Trade
A review of the U.S.-Korea Free Trade (KORUS) Agreement by South Korea claims to show little basis to support the U.S. desire for renegotiation. A South Korea-based newspaper reports that…
Senate Committee Advances Chief Ag Negotiator Nominee
…Committee Chairman Pat Roberts said Doud needs to be at the negotiating table to represent U.S. agriculture as part of the NAFTA talks. Roberts and the White House agreed that…
Food Evolution Explores GMO Concerns
…and chairman of the Horticultural Sciences Department at the University of Florida. He expressed support for the movie and the information it provides to audiences. “This film is a true…
Register for the Latino Farmer Conference
…with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service are collaborating to present the statewide sustainable agriculture conference for Spanish speaking farmers. The event opens for check-in at 7 a.m. with breakfast…
USDA Invests in a More Diverse Agricultural Science Workforce
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced grants to increase women and minority representation in the agricultural science workforce. Funding is made…
Farm City Tuesday, 10-24-17
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill….
USDA Offers Help to California Agriculture
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has set aside $4 million to help farmers and ranchers impacted by the California wildfires recover. USDA also announced Monday that households impacted by…
U.S. Milk Production Slows Increase Level
U.S. milk production increased last month, but at a slower pace than seen earlier this year. The Department of Agriculture’s monthly Milk Production Report found September milk production was up…
Coalition Calls for Double the Funding for USDA Research
…letter to House and Senate agriculture leaders, requesting the lawmakers increase the Department of Agriculture’s research, education and extension budget to $6 billion over the life of the next farm…