…have met with producers and retailers to hear about the negative changes facing the industry. OSHA officials attended one of these sessions. NASDA strongly urges changes to the enforcement of…
NFU and Farm Aid Looking for Help
…the Music The annual Farm Aid concert celebrates farmers, eaters and music coming together for change. But as this video shows, there’s lots of excitement happening at Farm Aid beyond…
September Crop Production Report
…44.2 tons per acre. Production forecasts are released on a monthly basis and do not reflect final production estimates. Late summer and fall harvests may change these estimates considerably. The…
New National Offshore Wind Strategy to Drive Deployment
…to the President for Energy and Climate Change Dan Utech, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Director Abigail Hopper, the Energy Department’s Director of the Wind Energy Technologies Office Jose Zayas,…
California to Receive About $6 Million from USDA Grant Program
…to improve water quality or mitigate climate change. The projects connected to California are: Kings River Watershed Coalition Authority – $2 million for conservation practices to protect groundwater quality Resource…
Investment to Spur Agricultural Innovation
…in conservation tools and strategies to improve things like on-farm energy and fertilizer use as well as market-based strategies to improve water quality or mitigate climate change. The 2016 projects…
Dairy Fighting for Immigration, TPP, and Child Nutrition
…for that matter, student participation in the entire school lunch program. The re-authorization of the child nutrition act would change this situation for the better, but it remains hung up…
R&D Investments for Small Businesses
…growth, addressing water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability, and ensuring food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science, visit…
National Beer Lover’s Day
…of brewing beer may predate known history. As varied as the processes, grains, and flavors, beer continues to change and evolve over time. We do know there were a few…
FSA Reprograms $185 million for Loans
…of its expected shortfall before the new fiscal year begins on October 1. The FSA said some of its customers are experiencing challenges due to the current economic climate and…
Ag Economy Barometer Lower in August
…sentiment about the current economic climate and their future expectations both fell in August, which was a sharp contrast from July, when farmers were positive about their long-term prospects despite…
New York Moving Toward E-15 Approval
…energy, and this proposed regulation change is one more step toward sustainable economic growth for New York communities, farmers, and drivers, as well as a fair and open fuel marketplace.”…
Water Use/Climate Research Fellowships for CA Students
…Productivity in a Warmer World: The Impact of Climate Change on the Global Workforce Award amount: $132,000 Project title: Characterization of Mobile and Ambient Nitrogen Dioxide Emissions in California Award…
Increased International Collaboration on Agricultural Science
…joint research, which has already resulted in the development of a model wastewater reuse program and analysis of hydrophobic soil in dry climates Through this agreement, U.S. scientists have two…