…does not include an extension of the biodiesel tax incentives. And, the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives also expressed opposition to the tax plan, as the organization says eliminating Section…
USDA Invests $2.5 Billion in Rural Electric Infrastructure
…a 21st Century economy,” Perdue said. “The loans I am announcing today will help utilities and cooperatives build new transmission and distribution lines, upgrade networks and facilities, and better manage…
USDA Aims to Improve Food and Nutrition Education for Low-Income Communities
…is to invest in and advance agricultural research, education, and extension to solve societal challenges. NIFA’s investments in transformative science directly support the long-term prosperity and global preeminence of U.S….
Agri View: Cattle Rustling or Cruelty
…in today’s Agri View. Is this cattle rustling or cruelty to animals? Cattle Rustling or Cruelty Image credit: Cattle Rustling 101/NC Cooperative Extension-NC University/Wilkes County Center – NC State University…
Developing the Next Generation of California Farmers
…next generation for future success in agriculture. The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) program has also been a key figure in training young farmers and ranchers to thrive in…
USDA Strengthens Agricultural Sciences at Hispanic-Serving Institutions
…for USDA internships. NIFA’s mission is to invest in and advance agricultural research, education, and extension to solve societal challenges. NIFA’s investments in transformative science directly support the long-term prosperity…
National Council of Farmer Cooperatives Lists Farm Bill Priorities
…National Council of Farmer Cooperatives has supported farmer cooperatives since 1929 and represents more than 2,000 local farmer cooperatives throughout the nation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
USDA Invests in a More Diverse Agricultural Science Workforce
…supports research and extension activities to increase the number of women and underrepresented minorities from rural areas who will pursue and complete postsecondary degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics…
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…
Wildfire Recovery Resources Listed on CDFA Web Page
…be available through local or regional University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) Extension offices. The page also includes a link to the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services…
USDA Helps Small Businesses Develop New Agricultural Products, Technology
…a plant virus as the active ingredient. NIFA’s mission is to invest in and advance agricultural research, education, and extension to solve societal challenges. NIFA’s investments in transformative science directly…
Still Time to Register for California Avocado Society’s Annual Meeting
…along with soil and plant analysis. UCR Director of Ag Operations and Cooperative Extension Subtropical Specialist Dr. Peggy Mauk is going to be providing an update on current rootstock trials….
USDA Invests in Research on Next Generation of Agricultural Technology
…nutritious food, new biofuels, and bioproducts.” AFRI is America’s flagship competitive grants program for foundational and translational research, education, and extension projects in the food and agricultural sciences. AFRI’s Agriculture…
Preparing to Evacuate During Wildfire? These Checklists Can Help
…are being lifted in parts of Yuba County,” said Janine Hasey, UC Cooperative Extension director for Sutter and Yuba counties. “Kate Wilkin, our new UC Cooperative Extension forestry, fire science…