The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced the availability of $540,000 in funding for state and regional projects that provide education, assistive technology…
Helping Arizona Wheat Growers Maximize Resources
By Dennis O’Brien, USDA Agriculture Research Service Maximizing yields while using as little water and fertilizer as possible is a top priority for Arizona wheat growers. Challenged by diminishing water…
$27 Million Available to Support Local Food Sector
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced the availability of $27 million in grants to fund innovative projects designed to strengthen market opportunities for local and…
Canada’s Protectionist Policies Will Harm U.S. Economy
…the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA). Canada is Flouting Trade Obligations The U.S. dairy industry is already restricted by Canada’s…
Farm Service Agency Expands Bridges to Opportunity Nationwide
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced the expansion of a unique service for farmers and ranchers. FSA’s Bridges to Opportunity program provides a one-stop-shop that…
Conaway Announces New and Returning Agriculture Committee Republican Members
House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway (R-TX) issued the following statement in response to the House Steering Committee’s recommendation of six new members to serve on the Agriculture Committee….
Ag Producer Sentiment Improves in December
…In both October and December producers were asked about their expectations regarding the broad U.S. economy. The contrast in sentiment from the October survey, three weeks prior to the U.S.…
Agri View: Future of Agriculture
Everett Griner talks about the future of agriculture in good hands in today’s Agri View. Future of Agriculture What is the future of agriculture? Or perhaps I should ask with…
Water Action Plan Progress Highlighted
…Department of Food and Agriculture. “We built momentum in 2016 that we intend to maintain in 2017 and beyond,” said California Natural Resources Secretary John Laird. “United by the Water…
Immigration Reform Good for U.S. Economy, Agriculture
…Show, Tom Hertz of the Agriculture Department and Mark Delich of FWD.us discussed the economic and political realities of the current immigration system and the impact of proposed reforms. Immigration:…
E.M. Tharp and World Ag Expo Scholarship Available
…the future leaders of the agriculture industry,” said Jerry Sinift, CEO, International Agri-Center. “Our partnership with E.M. Tharp has been an incredible experience and we are honored to work with…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for January 10
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Applicants for Annual Scholarship Program Sought
…is to invest in the future of the dairy industry by offering scholastic support to outstanding agriculture-focused students. “Education is the foundation of a successful industry,” says Lane Sollenberger, DCHA…
USDA Wants Dismissal of “Pork, the Other White Meat” Lawsuit
The U.S. Department of Agriculture filed a motion in court this week to dismiss the Humane Society’s lawsuit against the agency over the National Pork Producers Council selling the “Pork,…