Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman focused on farm policy and USDA’s priorities during a town hall-style conversation at the 97th AFBF Annual Convention…
USDA Awards $3 Million for Robotics Research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced $3 million in grants to advance the use of co-robots that benefit and assist stakeholders in…
Vilsack on Campbell’s GMO Labels
…issue. The company will advocate for federal legislation that would require all foods and beverages regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)…
Agriculture Labor Seeing Competitive Trend
…diversification, of course, has some additional benefits. USDA Labor Information For general information regarding labor laws enforced by the U.S. Department of Labor, see the publication Employment Law Guide: Laws,…
Agri View: Avian Flu Recovery
Everett Griner talks about H5N2 avian flu losses in recovery in today’s Agri View. Avian Flu Recovery From: USDA.gov Avian Influenza Since December 2014, USDA has confirmed several cases of…
2015 Dietary Guidelines Support Lean Beef in a Healthy Diet
…Philip Ellis commended HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell and USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack for ensuring the final recommendations were based on the latest nutrition evidence available. Dr. Richard Thorpe, a physician…
New Dietary Guidelines Released by USDA and HHS
HHS and USDA Release New Dietary Guidelines to Encourage Healthy Eating Patterns to Prevent Chronic Diseases Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia M. Burwell and Secretary of Agriculture Tom…
Exports to South Africa
…Jan. 7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in collaboration with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), reached agreement with South African officials to allow most U.S. exports…
Vilsack Urges Congress to Pass Wildfire Funding Fix
…exhausted in 2015, forcing USDA to transfer funds away from forest restoration projects that would help reduce the risk of future fires, in order to cover the high cost of…
Huanglongbing Test Not Ineffective
Courtesy: USDA The current huanglongbing test for infected trees can show a false positive, but it isn’t because the test is ineffective. Huanglongbing Test Not Ineffective Trees infected with huanglongbing…
Agriculture Graduate Shortage
…us why college students still undecided in their career path should consider agriculture. Agriculture Graduate Shortage From: USDA Employment Opportunities for College Graduates in Food, Agriculture, Renewable Natural Resources, and…
ACP Management Participation Worries Growers
…to moving out of the quarantine area. An exception may be made for nursery stock and budwood grown in USDA-approved structures which are designed to keep ACP and other insects…
Will the New Year Bring New People into Farming?
Officials at USDA are hoping the new year will bring new people into farming. Will the New Year Bring New People into Farming…
USDA Getting Ready To Tackle Some Big Jobs in 2016
USDA leaders are getting ready to tackle some big jobs in 2016. USDA Getting Ready To Tackle Some Big Jobs in 2016…