…Share your suggestions, stories and other snippets on how USDA can build a new generation of women in agriculture at agwomenlead@usda.gov. New Networking Tool to Bring Women in Agriculture Together…
USDA Video: Measuring Snow for Spring Water Supplies
…snow measuring stations at high elevations to help gauge the amount of Spring water supplies, which is critical for areas experiencing drought. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.nrcs.usda.gov www.wcc.nrcs.usda.gov/snow/…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review February 20
…events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, the 2015 Agricultural Outlook Forum. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.usda.gov/oce/forum/ www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
Agri View: Busy Girl
Everett Griner talks about how wires changed farm life in today’s Agri View. Busy Girl…
Students Use National FFA Week to Share Importance of Agriculture
…President George Washington’s Feb. 22 birthday in recognition of Washington’s legacy as an agriculturist and farmer. FFA was founded by a group of young farmers in 1928. Its mission is…
Added Benefit to Timed Walnut Scale Treatments
…recent walnut expo, Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Dr. Dani Lightle told growers that research is showing a concerning connection between pests and diseases. Lightle says monitoring is key to treatments…
Final results announced for 2014-15 California State Employees Food Drive
…Bank & Family Services; Marilyn Lluch, Food Drive Coordinator – California Environmental Protection Agency; Taylor Roschen, Statewide Food Drive Coordinator – California Department of Food and Agriculture (Source: Zsi Widman)…
Devastating Citrus Greening Disease Targeted by USDA Grants
…university and USDA researchers at Cornell University and at the USDA-ARS US Horticultural Laboratory in Fort Pierce, Florida. The funding includes $655,000 to support work in Slupsky’s laboratory. Citrus greening…
Agri View: Farm Vacation
Everett Griner talks about agri-tourism still growing in today’s Agri View. Farm Vacation…
USDA Video: USDA Market News, 100 Years: the Trusted Source – Then, Now & Always
This seven-minute film gives an overview of USDA’s Market News program, with visits to Produce Wholesale markets, a livestock auction and the Chicago Board of Trade….
Agri View: Up and Away
Everett Griner talks about farm land still a good investment in today’s Agri View. Up and Away…
USDA Secretary to Keynote Commodity Classic
…Iowa. The 20th annual Commodity Classic takes place Feb. 26-28, 2015, at the Phoenix Convention Center. Established in 1996, Commodity Classic is America’s largest farmer-led, farmer-focused convention and trade show,…
More Research for Chilling Requirement Issues
…Farm Advisor Gureet Brar talked to attendees about climate change and what researchers are seeing with lower chilling hours. Complications from Less Chilling Hours The classic chilling hour requirement model…
Benefits of Pheromone Traps for NOW
…monitor for the pest all season long when used with the classic egg traps. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor David Haviland says these traps should be used together to get the…