…on-farm food safety practices related to microbial contamination across the wide range of heterogeneous produce firms. While the law will establish over 50 regulations, reports, and studies, the “Standards for…
Nutrition Subcommittee Evaluates Technology and Modernization of SNAP
…a continuation of the committee’s hearing series leading up to the next farm bill. “It’s critical we evaluate the opportunities and challenges of effectively managing SNAP in an evolving, 21st-century…
Organic Research Institution Launches Industrial Hemp Research Project
…Jeff Moyer, executive director of Rodale Institute, said the project could provide the “opportunity to expand farmers crop rotation while helping farmers combat weed pressure, improve soil health, and sequester…
Former Ag Secretary Working on Milk Export Program with China
…the U.S. Dairy Export Council helped develop a new registry program that is gaining approval by U.S. and Chinese regulatory authorities. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Critical Agricultural Research and Extension Projects Gains Support
…U.S. agriculture. The funding is made possible through NIFA’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program, authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. “America’s agricultural systems are constantly exposed to biological…
House Ag Committee Underscores Importance of U.S. International Food Aid and Agricultural Development
…and agricultural development as a continuation of the committee’s series to examine all aspects of the next farm bill. Chairman K. Michael Conaway (TX-11) and members of the committee heard…
New Broccoli and Lettuce Cost Studies Released
…this study will not apply to all farms. Growers, UC ANR Cooperative Extension farm advisors, and other agricultural associates provided input and reviewed the methods and findings of the study….
World Pork Expo Underway in Des Moines, Iowa
…Thursday. Learn more about the events and sessions at World Pork Expo this year online at world pork dot org (www.worldpork.org). From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Monthly Farm Economy Survey Holds Steady
A monthly survey on farmers thoughts regarding the farm economy held steady last month. The latest reading of the Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, which is based on a monthly…
Beef and Pork Exports Moderate in April, Remain Above Year-ago Levels
…remain in an extremely competitive situation across the world and must stay aggressive with our marketing efforts.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. From: U.S. Meat Export…
Canada, U.S., Ag Leaders Talk Trade
…a balanced manner, allowing us to boost farmers’ bottom lines and create good, middle-class jobs on both sides of the border.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm Bureau Asks Senate Committee to Advance EPA Nominee Susan Bodine
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall has asked the leadership of a Senate committee to approve the nomination of Susan Bodine to Assistant Administrator for the Office of Enforcement…
USDA Announces $6 Million for Sustainable Energy Research
…sign up for email updates or follow us on Twitter @USDA_NIFA, #NIFAimpacts. Image: (top left) Aerial view of biogas plant from a pig farm in rapeseed fields. Renewable energy from…
California Prunes Projected to Bounce Back
…Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Dani Lightle told AgNet West last season. “They bloomed right when we had a big storm come through the north part of the state. There was…