…successful conservation programs in the history of the country,” said Vilsack. “Today, CRP continues to make major environmental improvements to water and air quality. This is another longstanding example of…
Climate Change Report – USDA
…Agriculture, a comprehensive set of voluntary programs and initiatives that is expected to reduce net emissions and enhance carbon sequestration by over 120 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent by…
‘Food Science Fun’ Connects Students to Science
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has launched a new resource on its My American Farm educational site aimed at connecting students to the science of food and food…
Farm to Food Bank Month
December is Farm to Food Bank Month, and a successful program in California is a model for similar programs around the nation. Sabrina Hill reports. Farm to Family Program Listen…
Collaboration Key to Antibiotic Stewardship
…work together. “Challenges are really too complex for any group to address alone,” said Dr. Arjun Srinivasan, associate director for healthcare associated infection prevention programs in the Division of Healthcare…
Hands-on Help for New Producers
…Agriculture allocates money for grants through their Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Development Program (BFRDP). American Farmland Trust Executive Director of Programs John Larson says they took advantage of that money…
California Citrus Mutual Donates $25,000 Biological Control Research
…be used toward programs to mitigate the spread of the Asian citrus psyllid. “California residents are a valuable partner in the fight against Huanglongbing,” says CCM President Joel Nelsen. “We’re…
Calif. Nets Nearly $700,000 in USDA Farm-to-School Grants
Photo Courtesy of USDA The USDA has announced $4.8 million in grants for 74 projects spanning 39 states that support the USDA efforts to connect child nutrition programs with local…
USDA Announces $350 Million Available to Help Landowners
…and non-governmental organizations that have farmland or grassland protection programs are eligible to partner with NRCS to purchase conservation easements. Wetland reserve easements allow landowners to successfully restore, enhance and…
NRCS Handbook to Support Conservation on Organic Farms
…organic products exceeded $39 billion in 2014. To meet that demand, more farmers and ranchers are pursuing organic certification and seeking assistance through USDA programs. The Natural Resources Conservation Service’s…
Transportation Perspectives of U.S. International Food Aid Programs Examination
…experts discussed how proposed changes to existing food aid programs and cargo preference rules could affect the viability of the U.S. maritime industry and the overall domestic support for international…
Daily Exercise Program
For many of us, a daily exercise programs starts first thing in the morning. But even if you have a good workout for at least a half hour or longer,…
NCBA’s Cattlemen’s College Set to Kick-off 23rd Year in San Diego
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Cattlemen’s College series will kick-off its 23rd year Jan. 26-27, 2016 in San Diego, Calif. Widely hailed as the premier educational event in the cattle…
South Valley Nut Conference Tomorrow
…Nut is to give each segment of the industry a choice of topics that offer educational credits from a variety of speakers while including timely shared topics of interest. Our…