…mitigation efforts, visit USDA Drought Programs and Assistance. To learn more about how NRCS is helping private landowners adapt to changing climate conditions including drought, visit the NRCS’ drought resources….
Treatments to Begin for the Japanese Beetle
…control programs in the eastern US. In California, the approach is to eradicate Japanese beetle infestations so control programs aren’t necessary. More information about the Japanese Beetle From: CDFA Description…
The Western View: Carbon Farming
…story. There could be big money for growers who invest in carbon farming. In some parts of the world, national cap and trade programs allow farmers that adopt carbon-sequestration practices,…
Animal Nutrition, Growth Grants
…toward a projected 9 billion by 2050, diminishing land and water resources, and increasingly variable climatic conditions. In addition, AFRI programs help develop new technologies and a workforce that will…
Aquaculture Research
…integrated research, education, and extension programs, supporting the best and brightest scientists and extension personnel, have resulted user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that are combating childhood obesity, improving and sustaining rural economic…
Funding for Veterinary Loan Repayment
…long-term viability of agriculture. NIFA’s integrated research, education, and extension programs, supporting the best and brightest scientists and extension personnel, have resulted in user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that are combating childhood…
New GroupGAP Program for the Produce
…GroupGAP Website at www.ams.usda.gov/services/auditing/groupgap. You can learn more about the AMS GAP Audit Program at www.ams.usda.gov/services/auditing. GroupGAP is just one example of the many AMS programs and services that support…
Record Growth in U.S. Organic Producers
…on how USDA investments are connecting producers with consumers and expanding rural economic opportunities is available inChapter IV of USDA Results on Medium published today. USDA has strengthened programs that…
Pork Producers Support ‘CARB’ Recommendations
…months to implement the national action plan to address antibiotic resistance, finding that good progress has been made, including establishing programs for requiring antibiotic stewardship in inpatient and long-term care…
Secretary Ross in Vietnam
…more than three decades, WUSATA has offered programs and services to assist exporters of high-value food and agricultural products. There are three short videos chronicling the trip, so far. The…
Agri View: Feral Hog Efforts
…hog control programs. (Photo courtesy of The Augusta Chronicle) “Basically it’s giving a salt overdose to pigs,” said Matthew Ondovchik, Georgia’s feral swine coordinator with the USDA’s Wildlife Services program….
Veterans Get “What’s Next?” Question Answered
…agreement with Hiring Our Heroes so that transitioning service members now have access to USDA programs and resources. The Ft. Bliss event marked the first of several transition summits in…
Funding Supports Local Food and Specialty Crops
…as specialty crops). These grants programs are administered by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and include the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program,…
Healthier Shopping
…programs serve as a safety net to help offset that insecurity. To be eligible for SNAP, household income must be below 130 percent of the poverty threshold; for WIC assistance,…