…Governor and legislators to pursue an infrastructure plan that first looks to achieve greater efficiencies in our state’s transportation programs and use those funds for infrastructure improvement rather add another…
Subcommittee Examines Credit Programs in the Farm Bill
Rep. Austin Scott (R-GA), Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit, held a hearing to evaluate the effectiveness of farm bill authorized credit programs…
NCC Conveys Farm Law Priorities
…the NCC strongly supports additional investment in USDA’s Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development programs. He said these trade promotion programs “are highly successful public-private partnerships that help leverage…
Report Highlights Changes in Community Supported Agriculture Business Model
…season extending techniques and technology like the use of hoop houses to maximize production and marketing potential. Partnerships tied to wellness programs could help create an important new source of…
Funding to Relieve Veterinary Shortages
…veterinary residency and fellowship programs, or veterinary internship and externship programs carried out in coordination with accredited colleges of veterinary medicine. Provide continuing education and extension, including veterinary telemedicine and…
Seed Industry to “Storm the Hill”
…for expanding global trade. FUNDING FOR KEY USDA PROGRAMS: ASTA supports funding for critical USDA science and research programs — Increased funding for the USDA-Agricultural Research Service National Plant Germplasm…
U.C. Davis Tops in Ag Economic and Policy
…governments and educational institutions, ranked UC Davis 49th in the world in its 2016 rankings, which were by institution rather than subject areas. Earlier this year, the QS World University…
Don’t Let the Tail Wag the Dog
…premiums that year, MPP issued only miniscule payouts, amounting to less than $1 million. This was despite the fact that actual margins were tight in 2015. The program’s enrollees experienced…
USDA Trade Mission to Explore Export Opportunities in Middle East, North Africa
…Algeria and Jordan who will come to Cairo just for this event,” said Mark Slupek, deputy administrator of the Office of Trade Programs for USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service. The Middle…
Men and Young Adults Most Likely to Grocery Shop Online
…analyst. “Now is the time to start developing test programs if you lack an e-commerce program or to expand your current services. Keep in mind it’s about saving consumers time…
New Funding Opportunities for Higher Education
…and viability of communities through the development of degree programs that emphasize new and emerging employment opportunities. Projects may also address the national challenge to increase the number and diversity…
Air Quality Discussions Include ‘No-Farm Days’
…Air Pollution Control District said eliminating all of the combustible sources in the valley would still not meet attainment. California has incentive programs to help growers upgrade from their old…
Farm Bureau Praises EPA Chlorpyrifos Decision
…part of environmentally friendly IPM (integrated pest management) programs for nearly 50 years.” Duvall noted that the chemical is still subject to registration review and any concerns about its safe…
Trump Document Proposes Cuts to 2017 USDA, FDA Spending
…program, a $136 million cut to eliminate funding for the McGovern-Dole food program and a $49 million cut to Rural Business and Cooperative Grant Programs. From the National Association of…