…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,…
Agri View: PETA Blasts FFA
…programs and activities and be an active participant. Conduct and value a supervised agricultural experience program. Strive to establish and enhance my skills through agricultural education in order to enter…
Produce in the Checkout Aisle
…are finding that proactively establishing practices and programs that promote health may be good business . Such initiatives include: Increasing stocking of healthy food. You can’t eat and drink what…
NFU to Survey on 2014 Farm Bill Policies
…ranchers across the country to gain a greater understanding of the effectiveness of these programs. “As a farmer-led organization, we work closely with our diverse membership to advocate for policies…
Sakata Seed Announces Contribution to UC Davis
…founded and currently directed by Professor Kent Bradford, has organized and implemented such accomplishments as educational workshops, symposia and classes, over $13 million invested in research on seed genetics, genomics,…
Biofuel Trade Groups, Companies Commend Senators’ Action
…through corn checkoff programs in their states. NCGA and its 48 affiliated state organizations work together to create and increase opportunities for corn growers. For more information, visit www.ncga.com. About…
UC Davis Vet School Ranked #1 in World, Again
…addressing critical health concerns on a local and global scale. “The people and programs of the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine are dedicated to providing innovative and compassionate clinical…
Food and Ag Groups Express Optimism for New Opportunities in Cuba
…ranchers. While in Cuba with President Obama, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA will allow the 22 industry-funded Research and Promotion Programs and 18 Marketing Order organizations to conduct…
$8.5 Million Awarded to Improve Communities’ Water Sources
…decision makers, public and private managers, and citizens to improve water resource quantity and quality. NIFA’s integrated research and education programs, supporting scientists and extension personnel, have resulted in user-inspired,…
Historic Agreements for U.S.-Cuba Agriculture Sectors
…Cuba, Secretary Vilsack announced that USDA will allow the 22 industry-funded Research and Promotion Programs and 18 Marketing Order organizations to conduct authorized research and information exchange activities with Cuba….