…address, agwomenlead@usda.gov, for you to share your suggestions, stories and other snippets on how the USDA can build a new generation of women leaders in agriculture. By e-mailing them, you…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review July 17
…of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, drone danger, cutting edge workplace technology, and a monument designation celebration. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.dm.usda.gov www.fs.fed.us www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
Agri View: Costly Business
Everett Griner talks about farm land, the costliest input, in today’s Agri View. Costly Business…
From California to the Midwest – Sharing Agriculture’s Story
…hops farm and cranberry marsh during my visit and learned more about both industries. Hops Farm This slideshow requires JavaScript. Farmer Luke Albers talks about growing hops. Cranberry Farm This…
Westlands Statement on Passage of H.R. 2898
…of Congress that government cannot make it rain, but it can ensure that any future rainfall will benefit the interests that need it most–our cities, communities, schools, farms, farm workers,…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for July 17
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…
Harden in California to Talk about Women in Ag, Sign NASA Agreement
…in agriculture and a USDA mentoring program for women. She also talks about the role of youth in the future of farming, urban farming, and the USDA agreement with NASA….
USDA Announces Three New Centers of Excellence with a Consortium of 1890 Colleges and Universities
…USDA has partnered with 1890s schools in a number of ways to make a positive impact in the lives of underserved farmers, youth and communities. Some recent actions include: Providing…
Farm Bureau Welcomes Passage of House Water Legislation
…its people and its environment.” The California Farm Bureau Federation works to protect family farms and ranches on behalf of more than 57,000 members statewide and as part of a…
Available Funding and Changes to USDA’s Biorefinery and Biobased Product Program
…Service Administrator Lillian Salerno today hosted a seminar at USDA headquarters to discuss changes to the program and the opportunities available to produce more biobased products. Two funding cycles are…
Regenis Application Wins Dairy Digester Grant in CA
…on the farm from the 100,000 gallons of manure it produces each day, which in turn will save hundreds of millions of gallons of water. This is the eighth dairy…
Second Tree Tests Positive for HLB in San Gabriel
Huanglongbing on oranges. Photo courtesy of USDA. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has confirmed a second tree has tested positive for the citrus disease huanglongbing (HLB) in…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for July 16
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…
New Learning Tools for Children
Kids learning to grow food The American Farm Bureau Foundation for agriculture has launched a program teaching children about where their food comes from. Cathy Isom explains it. Food Farm…