…October first. That’s becase the program provisions say that payments on 2015 PLC or Ag Risk Coverage programs cannot be made until after October 1st, 2016, or when the final…
Conaway re: Global Food Security Act
…globe. “I am pleased that the Global Food Security Act reflects and capitalizes on that commitment without overhauling time-tested food aid programs that provide U.S. commodities for emergency feeding and…
World Food Prize Honors
…programs that convinced almost two million households in 10 African countries to plant, purchase and consume this nutritionally fortified food. Dr. Howarth Bouis, the founder of HarvestPlus at the International…
Agri View: Pesticide Use and Losing Ability to Produce
…slow U.S. food aid programs to poor countries, and increase worldwide hunger.” From: North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Pesticide Usage in the United States: History, Benefits, Risks, and Trends…
Tools to Help Dairy Farmers
…to cover, and the level of margin to protect. The program, created in the 2014 farm bill, offers more extensive coverage for low-margin conditions than previous programs. “The poor margins…
2018 Farm Bill Discussions
…related issues. “The farm bill provides us the opportunity to expand national programs important to California agriculture and to further develop programs benefiting conservation, healthy soils and renewable energy that…
Agri View: Pork Exports
…volume to Mexico, Japan and South Korea were below last year during the same time period. Development and relationship-building programs are working toward regaining lost market share due to the…
The Latest Buzz on Honeybees
…health, beyond the varroa mite and nosema fungus. There are a number of programs for farmers and non-farmers to get involved in providing bee forage. Here are a couple links…
National Pollinator Week
…. not to mention chocolate and coffee…all of which depend on pollinators. Learn more about pollinators by viewing fun and educational materials on pollinators, including: An online clubhouse (Neighborhood Explorers)…
Agricultural Imagery and Technology
…it continues to be the foundation on which we administer our farm and conservation programs. I appreciate today’s panel of witnesses for sharing their expertise on this important topic, and…
USDA Announces Key Measures to Improve Pollinator Health
…these safety net programs work well, and they have helped focus research to learn more about the impacts of USDA programs and make continuous improvements. This MOU creates a framework…
Ag Committee Evaluates Effectiveness in SNAP-Ed
The House Agriculture Committee held a hearing to evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition education programs in promoting positive long-term health outcomes within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Members heard…
HLB-Identified Trees Tested, Most Negative
…HLB. The CPDPP says at this point, the best way to prevent the spread of HLB is to participate in Asian citrus psyllid management programs which include area wide treatments….
Pacific Region Fruit and Nut Review
…for grapes. Growers continued to monitor the grape crop for powdery mildew and proactively applied fungicide programs as needed. Grape bloom was completed by mid-month. Cherries and apricots were being…