…about the program is available at: www.fas.usda.gov/programs/market-access-program-map. A list of fiscal year 2017 FMD funding recipients is available at: http://go.usa.gov/x8qRs and more information about the program is available at: www.fas.usda.gov/programs/foreign-market-development-program-fmd….
NFU Backs American Food for American Schools Legislation
…his concern that the Buy American provisions were not being enforced in California schools. “Providing USDA with greater authority to enforce farm-to-school lunch programs will help connect more students with…
Grains Council Encourages Focus On Expanding Ag Exports
…policies and the farm policy programs that help us develop the markets they offer,” he said. “Doing so will not just help ensure farmer profitability but also help to restore…
Schools partner to Share Love of Ag Education
…fractions to decimals. (Image courtesy of CDFA) One of the great challenges of farm-to-school programs is taking the message from rural communities, “preaching to the choir,” if you will, to…
NIFA Focus on Two New Projects
…we are providing assistance and educational resources to help people with disabilities manage their ranches and farms. Our Youth Safety program ensures that the farming and ranching families have the…
Regional Psyllid Quarantines Still a Possibility
California citrus programs are still looking to split the state into regions when it comes to Asian citrus psyllid quarantines. The Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program (CPDPP), operated by…
EPA Will Not Change Biofuels Program
Oil industry groups recently filed several petitions with the Environmental Protection Agency requesting changes to American biofuels programs. The EPA announced this week it will deny all of the petitions….
Preparing Veterans for Ag Careers
…to Farm is a collaboration with National Center for Appropriate Technology which is a USDA organization. The end goal for many participants of both programs is to own and operate…
‘One Health’ Antibiotic Awareness
…Working Group is co-chaired by Steven Kappes, ARS Associate Administrator for National Programs. Through public-private and interagency partnerships, ARS develops innovative alternatives to antibiotics, such as animal vaccines, enhancement of…
Mushroom Council Members Named
…Mushroom Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Order. USDA encourages board membership that reflects the diversity of the individuals served by the programs. Since 1966, Congress has authorized the establishment of…
Pesticide Data Program Summary Released
…on the AMS website. Printed copies can be obtained by contacting the USDA, Agricultural Marketing Service, Science and Technology Program, Monitoring Programs Division by e-mail request at amsmpo.data@ams.usda.gov. For more…
Almond Board: Almond Conference Sessions
…global and local marketing programs. Attendees of The Almond Conference can expect to network with key leaders of the almond industry, including decision-makers, buyers, growers, handlers and industry experts. As…
What Does Trump Win Mean for Ag
…off from the food title. The 70-member Ag Advisory Council says Trump and Pence will likely stick to their support of safety net programs like crop insurance. From the National…
West Coast Ports Improving Infrastructure, but More Needed
…competitiveness; reducing freight congestion; and improving the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the freight network. The act also established new DOT freight funding programs. This report addresses: (1) how major…





















