…officials to increase awareness of our programs and services while filling the needs for increased partnerships. Additionally, Alcorn State University will continue to administer the Socially Disadvantaged Policy Research Center…
Choosing the Right Mulch for Your Garden
…Your Garden When it comes to choosing mulch for your garden, the right mulch can really help to make a stellar garden. Done well, mulch can make irrigation more efficient…
Water Works: Permitting Groundwater Recharge Projects
…statute or regulation that says groundwater recharge is a beneficial use,” said Research Fellow at the Center for Law, Energy and the Environment at Berkeley Law Kathleen Miller. “The Board…
Purdue: GMO Labeling Law Still Expected This Year
…2018. However, USDA missed that deadline, largely due to review delays in the rulemaking process, according to Perdue. The Center for Food Safety filed a lawsuit against USDA in August…
USDA Launches Interactive Data Tool to Help Rural Communities Address the Opioid Crisis
…fueled by the misuse of prescription pain medications. The severity of the current opioid misuse crisis requires immediate action. Rural Development partnered with the Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis…
USDA-NASS Announces 2017 Census of Agriculture Response Rate, Data Release Details
…Two Census special studies will also be conducted this winter: the 2018 Census of Aquaculture and the 2018 Irrigation and Water Management Survey. These questionnaires will be mailed in December…
California Sets the Bar for Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…government entities, along with colleges and universities. As part of the ongoing efforts to increase the success of food safety practices and protocols, CDFA continued its partnership with the Center…
Secretary Perdue Rings the Closing Bell at NYSE
…farmers, ranchers, foresters and agricultural producers across America contribute a great deal to the American economy,” Secretary Perdue said. “I’m pleased to be here, at the center of our economic…
Water Works: Getting Involved with Your GSA
…to be in your local agency, whoever that may be, maybe it’s run by the local irrigation district or water district,” said President and CEO of Western Agricultural Processors Association…
Swine Fever Spreads; FAO Calls Emergency Meeting
…of the new cases in China have appeared over the past week, increasing concerns about the rising speed of the infection. The Swine Health Information Center reported on September 3rd…
GMO Labeling Rule Sent to OMB
…Center for Food Safety filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for failing to meet the deadline. With the rule however moving to OMB, the final rule appears to be…
Water Works: Using Subsurface Drip Irrigation in Alfalfa Production
…drip can be substantially more when compared to other irrigation methods, such as gravity-fed systems. Another issue that can be costly is damage to the irrigation lines caused by rodents….
Almond Update: Gearing Up for Almond Conference
…everyone that it is still at the Sacramento Convention Center this year. Listen to Bailey’s interview. You can find all of this year’s conference information at the Almond Conference website….
USDA to Implement Regulatory Reforms to Increase Access to Capital in Rural Areas
…Center is hosting listening sessions this month to solicit comments on the reforms. Listening sessions will be held: Sept. 10 in Denver from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. MDT at…