…create new economic opportunities in rural communities, protect the environment, and reduce U.S. dependence on foreign energy.” AFRI is America’s flagship competitive grants programs for addressing critical societal issues through…
National Dairy FARM Program Releases Updated Drug Residue Manual
The National Dairy FARM Program has released the 2017 edition of its Milk and Dairy Beef Drug Residue Prevention Manual, the primary educational tool for dairy managers about the judicious,…
$6.3 Million in Funding Available for Resilient Agroecosystems-July 13 Deadline
…them address the challenges ahead.” AFRI is America’s flagship competitive grants programs for addressing critical societal issues through the food and agricultural sciences. The long-term goal of the AFRI Resilient…
USDA Seeking to Advance Modernized Pork Slaughter
…has five U.S. pork packing plants participating in pilot programs. Enactment of a modernization rule would make the system available to all packers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Group Sues to Ban Processed Meats in CA Schools
…they say there is a recognized association between eating processed meats and developing cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. The suit claims serving processed meats violates the California Educational Code, which…
Group Wants Congress to Cap Ag Subsidies
…They want Congress to get rid of the ARC and PLC programs in the next Farm Bill. In the meantime, they’d like to see caps on those programs, ensuring that…
Conaway Statement on GAO Food Aid Report
…the flexibilities already available, not only through Title II, but also through other international, cash-based food assistance programs like the Emergency Food Security Program. Most importantly, I hope we never…
Funding to Support Disaster Preparedness
…an educational response to, and recovering from disasters. Eligibility is limited to 1862 land-grant institutions in the 50 states and the U.S. territories, American Samoa, Guam, Federated States of Micronesia,…
USDA Announces $150.2 Million in Funding through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative
…resources, and environment; agriculture systems and technology; and agriculture economics and rural communities. In addition, it supports Critical Agricultural Research and Extension as well as Exploratory Grants Programs. AFRI projects…
Canada Closes a Door on U.S. Dairy Farmers
…administration. Stakeholders are also working to find processors for the displaced milk and have requested USDA purchase dairy products and absorb them into nutritional aid programs. Longer term, until new…
USDA Seeks Nominees for the Popcorn Research and Promotions Board
…The program’s purpose is to maintain and expand existing markets and develop new markets for popcorn and popcorn products. The Popcorn Promotion, Research and Consumer Information Order authorizes The Popcorn…
Funding to Repay Educational Loans for Veterinarians
…a minimum qualifying educational loan debt of $15,000; Secure an offer of employment or establish and/or maintain a practice in a NIFA-designated veterinary shortage situation within the time period specified…
Canada Trade Policies Hurting Rural America
…more will suffer if Canada persists in using its programs to distort global milk powder markets that are critical to tens of thousands of dairy farmers.” From the National Association…
Organizations Urge Appropriators to Protect Conservation Funding
…conservation programs through the appropriations process. The letter underscores the importance of leaving funding intact for key farm bill conservation programs, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Conservation Stewardship Program…