…enhance and build the health of the soil to sustain it –and us—for generations to come.” Both CDFA and NRCS have healthy soil initiatives available to interested farmers. NRCS programs…
USDA Invests in Innovative Conservation Partnerships
…the project is committed to continued conservation efforts improving the health of the Fox River by addressing water quality, conservation, protection, and development of natural resources using voluntary programs, while…
U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council Members Named
…of 1996 and the Blueberry Promotion, Research and Information Order. USDA encourages board membership that reflects the diversity of the individuals served by the programs. Since 1966, Congress has authorized…
National Processed Raspberry Council Members Named
…served by the programs. Since 1966, Congress has authorized the establishment of 22 research and promotion boards that are industry-funded and empower agricultural industries, including the forest products industry, with…
Funding for Smart Technology Innovations in Agriculture
…demands as the world’s population is projected to exceed nine billion by 2050 and natural resources are stressed under a changing climate. In addition, AFRI programs help develop new technologies…
Republicans Set for Battle Over Immigration
…of support for immigration policies remains in Congress. Supporters of legal immigration want expanded opportunities to get green cards and to expand visa programs to get more access to workers….
USDA Awards $3.4 Million for Research to Increase Wheat Yields
…with cutting-edge imaging tools to rapidly assess field trials in wheat breeding programs and use aerial images to gather precise measurements of plant traits relating to yield and health. A…
Wheat Growers Welcome Actions on China Trade
…a dispute panel in its WTO challenge to China’s trade-distorting market price support programs for wheat, corn and rice. It is a crucial step toward reining in a policy that…
Almond Board: 2016 Almond Achievement Award
…The Board is responsible for establishing policy, recommending budgets and programs to the Secretary of Agriculture for approval, and reviewing program results and effectiveness. The Almond Board is funded by…
4-H and NASA Partner on Space Age STEM Curriculum
…educational project that encourages students and the public worldwide to participate in data collection to support scientific research. Teens involved in 4-H Clubs helped review the youth citizen science materials…
The Western View: As the Pendulum Swings
…kinds of new social programs and new rules under Obama. The Pendulum But the pendulum hit the wall and is swinging to the right. Donald Trump’s victory was a clear…
Detector Dogs Funded to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…to programs in California and Florida to enhance inspections and efficiently move products; Grapes: $860,690 to enhance surveys for grape commodity pests and diseases in 17 states and harmonize Grapevine…
Agri View: Food Inspection
…We all strive to prepare and serve our families safe and healthy food. But when have you given thought of the many government programs that give us safe food in…
Funding for Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research
…a broad range of public or private research or educational institutions including land grant universities, Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities, eligible Insular Area Schools, and Alaska Native-Serving and Native Hawaiian-Serving…