…the 46th annual Almond Conference, an event held in Sacramento, Calif., convening almond farmers, processors and researchers to discuss the latest science behind responsible almond farming. ABC’s research programs provide…
Secretary Perdue announces new OneUSDA Internship Program
…Federal opportunities to students currently enrolled in qualifying educational programs or institutions, with a comprehensive developmental program intended to provide students with experience in a dynamic work environment that will…
Secretary Perdue Names NRCS Chief
…with their conservation practices.” NRCS, through voluntary natural resource conservation programs, works side-by-side with producers, local conservation districts, and other partners to protect and conserve natural resources and build sustainable…
Farm Bureau Calls for Final Farm Bill Approval
…market development, and conservation and environmental stewardship programs within the legislation are especially important for farmers and ranchers. These programs will help provide certainty to rural America at a time…
Agri View: BFTP-Farm Wives Working Off the Farm
The number of farm wives that work off the farm is still growing. Despite government programs, today farmers financially, the average farmer still has a hard time putting a lot…
USDA Actively Addressing Rural Veterinary Shortages
…through two different programs that seek to remedy the veterinary shortages. While not frequently mentioned in the discussion of the food supply chain, veterinarians play an integral role in keeping…
Still Time to Submit Written Comments to USDA About Future Priorities
…agricultural sciences. Feedback is import in the identification of gaps in current programming, and in the determination of any programs which may be redundant or underperforming. Last year, about 8%…
USDA Invests to Support Military Veterans Pursuing Farming and Ranching Careers
…grants to nonprofit organizations for training programs and services to establish and enhance farming and ranching opportunities for military veterans. “NIFA is committed to supporting military veterans who want to…
Farming Assistance Resources Available from NRCS
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) offers multiple different programs to farmers that can help enhance their operations, making them more sustainable and ultimately more successful. The organization has a…
Cattlemen’s College Set For New Orleans in January
…a full slate of concurrent educational sessions to follow the morning of Jan. 30. Keynote speaker at the Cattlemen’s College Opening General Session Jan. 30 will be Bill Cordingley, managing…
USDA Partners with Communities to Bring High-Speed Broadband e-Connectivity Infrastructure to Rural Areas
…competitiveness and opportunities. USDA is investing $91 million through the Telecommunications Programs. The 19 projects will benefit more than 27,000 businesses and households in Arkansas, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, North…
Input Sought for Voluntary Organic Checkoff Program
…jumpstart the voluntary checkoff program. The programs will enable further investment into areas of critical need and serve as a guide for a formal checkoff type of system. The programs…
Algorithm Helps Focus HLB Scouting
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has been utilizing an algorithm in their programs to find possible HLB infected citrus trees in the state. CDFA’s Victoria Hornbaker said it…
Funding to Increase Access to Education, Workforce Training and Health Care Opportunities in Rural Communities
…KB), educational and health care services in rural areas. “Empowering rural Americans with access to services for quality of life and economic development is critical to rural prosperity,” Secretary Perdue…