…innovation that continues to be developed in the agricultural sector. During his discussion with Forbes CEO Mike Federle, the Secretary described the agtech environment as being “on the cusp” of…
A One of a Kind Collection Reaches a Major Milestone
…Agricultural Research Service’s National Animal Germplasm Collection knew they had reached a milestone. The boar semen was the one millionth sample of animal germplasm to arrive at the facility, which…
Global Livestock Show Worth The Trip – Sommet De L’Elevage
…I can attest from first-hand experience as the first American farm journalist to ever attend the Sommet a few years ago, the people in this major agricultural region of France…
USDA Adds Flexibility for Cover Crop Management in Crop Year 2020
…policy provisions to enact these changes, which will be available beginning with the 2020 crop year. With these changes, NRCS is now recognized as an agricultural expert resource for cover…
Strategizing Better Agricultural Engagement with Public Officials
https://www.facebook.com/AgNetWest/videos/482039932338151/ Farmers and ranchers would be best served by approaching agricultural engagement with public officials in a more unified manner, highlighting the underlying importance of having a strong agricultural industry. …
USDA Research is Driving Technological Innovation
…activities for the USDA, Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Economic Research Service (ERS), Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), Food Safety and…
CFBF: California Budget ‘A Win’ for Agriculture Despite Funding Cuts
…from cap-and-trade revenue, which impacts several agricultural programs that receive support from that same fund. One of the programs that saw its funding reduced substantially is the Funding Agricultural Replacement…
USDA Farm Bill Implementation Progress Update
…Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program be used to encourage public access for hunting and other recreational activities on wetlands enrolled in the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program. Conservation Innovation…
Enhancing Farm to School Efforts Through New Partnership
…Nutrition Service’s Office of Community Food Systems (OCFS). The new partnership will be an effort to develop farm to school trainings for agricultural producers. The farm to school training and…
USDA Offers Producers Options to Re-enroll or Extend Expiring CRP Contracts
…CRP runs from June 3 to August 23. “Agricultural producers with expiring CRP contracts have set aside land to reduce soil erosion, improve water quality, provide habitat for wildlife and…
Chinese Trade Negotiations to Continue at G20 Summit
…at the G20 summit. The White House released a statement that said “the two leaders discussed the importance of leveling the playing field for U.S. farmers, workers, and businesses through…
Vaccine Investigators Use Bacterium’s Own Protein Against It
…A team of Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and university scientists is investigating a new “ingredient” for use in vaccinating cattle against Johne’s disease, a chronic wasting affliction that costs the U.S….
‘Young Farmers Success Act’ to Relieve Agricultural Student Loan Debt
…bill aims to relieve some of the financial burdens on students pursuing an agricultural career. The bill summary states its intention “to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to…
Squaring Off Against the Unknown, California Hemp Grower Bets Big
…the first operation of its kind in the area, the farm will be exploring a new agricultural frontier. While some farming aspects may transfer over to hemp, such as irrigation…