…projects announced in February 2016, the Midwest Agriculture Water Quality Partnership, brings together the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and around 40 other public and private partners to…
El Nino Leaves Some Dry, Brings Back Runoff
Climatologists say El Nino conditions are calming down and the weather systems this winter have been unique, bringing some bad and good news. Calming El Nino Conditions Department of Water…
National Ag Day
…role of agriculture in maintaining a strong economy. Appreciate the role agriculture plays in providing safe, abundant and affordable products. Why Celebrate Agriculture? Agriculture provides almost everything we eat, use…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for March 14
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…
Agri View: Farm Family Honor
…“I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world” – George Washington America was built upon agriculture. From the founding of the nation, in which we…
Vilsack, Obama Travel to Cuba
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack to Join President Obama and Cabinet Delegation on Travel to Cuba Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will join President Obama when he travels to Cuba later this month….
Grain Bin Safety
…shot in 2015 during the awarding of a grain rescue tube and rescue training to the Conrad (IA) Fire Department. Rural fire departments often lack the specialized equipment and training…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for March 11
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…
USDA’s Final CSP Rule Published
USDA’s Final CSP Rule Published The United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) published its final rule on the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) today in the Federal…
California Shows Decreased Use of Most-Hazardous Pesticides
The amount of pesticides used statewide declined in 2014 according to data from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. For a second year in a row, there was a drop…
$14.5 Million in Available Funding for Plant-Biotic Research
NIFA, NSF Announce $14.5 Million in Available Funding for Plant-Biotic Research The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) joined with the National Science Foundation…
Farm Women and Consumers
…the country can connect with other women leaders in agriculture by joining the USDA’s ag mentoring network by emailing AgWomenLead@usda.gov They can also learn more about strong women telling agriculture’s…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for March 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…
Safeguarding California – Climate Change Implementation Action Plan for Agriculture
…(GHG) emissions. The resulting program, the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP), promotes both climate change mitigation and adaptation through water management and energy efficiency, making agriculture more resilient…