…Hill to explain the programs. Listen to the full interview: Secretary Vilsack on Dairy Programs The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced plans to purchase approximately 11 million pounds of cheese…
New MyPlate Resources for Families
…Nutritionist for Outreach and Social Media, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, and Alicia White, MS, RD, Chief, Nutrition Education and Promotion Branch, Child Nutrition Programs, Food and Nutrition Service…
Farm Groups Discuss Ag Policy with Trump
…bill and crop insurance programs, ag labor, infrastructure and the importance of science-based regulatory policy.” The groups met with the Clinton Campaign in June. Other organizations represented in the meeting…
Senator Toomey Announces Opposition to TPP
…college educational services to Michiganders, and we buy their cars. We sell our apples to Floridians and buy their orange juice. We sell medical devices to Louisianans and buy the…
USDA Grant to Support Future Farmers
…specifically designed to benefit new farmers. USDA programs have helped young farmers save over $14 million in costs and fees, according to the agency. From the National Association of Farm…
Poultry Facilities Recognized
…for their outstanding safety records, thanks to their innovative safety and health programs. The Joint Council consists of members from the U.S. Poultry and Egg Association, National Chicken Council, and…
Cultivating the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…ranchers can be found at www.usda.gov/NewFarmers. BFRDP, administered through USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), has been a key part of this effort and supports educational programs to…
Farm Bureau Asks USDA for Emergency Dairy Assistance
…Duvall asked USDA to buy additional dairy products to be used in USDA’s nutrition programs and for donations to food banks. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Funding to Train the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders
…an integral part in the future of our food and agricultural systems.” The NNF program is designated for graduate degree (masters and doctoral) programs and postgraduate training of the next…
Fertilizer Research and Education Grant Funding
…grant program funds research that advances the environmentally safe and agronomically sound use of fertilizing materials. Funding availability is limited to proposals that address the following research and educational priorities:…
African leaders visit CDFA
…Program (DDRDP) and State Water Efficiency Enhancement Program(SWEEP). These programs were presented in the context of California’s overall vision for Climate Smart Agriculture. The fellows expressed an interest in various…
Farm Safety for Just Kids Disbands
…will also give its library of educational materials and other intellectual property to the Progressive Agriculture Foundation to remain free of charge to the public. As agriculture has changed since…
Wal-Mart donated $1 Million for Conservation Efforts by Rice Farmers
…to financial assistance for producers who implement conservation practices on their lands through Farm Bill programs. “DU will serve as the boots-on-the-ground delivery mechanism to provide professional advice to interested…
Concerns About Reduced Crop Insurance Funding
Many California producers now take advantage of crop insurance programs. A Minnesota congressman is concerned about possible reduced crop insurance funding in the next farm bill. Concerns About Reduced Crop…