…even fertilizer and insect chemicals won’t do it. There is nothing simple about growing food and fiber. And then there are those that can’t fathom the fact that all farmers…
In South State, Lingering Drought Worries Farmers
…are getting some rain,” Doty said. “We’re tracking right on the average annual year-to-date figures, but we have not had anywhere near enough to recover from the drought.” Some farmers…
The Western View: EPA, You Got to be Kidding!
…filed by 73 farmers, businessmen, and some homeowners who say their wells were ruined by the spill. But the government says it is barred from paying the claims because of…
USDA Proposes Revisions to Genetic Engineering Policy
…period from January 19, 2017 until May 19, 2017 on Regulations.gov. In an exclusive Q&A interview with Andy LaVigne, president and CEO of the American Seed Trade Association, he explained…
Giving a Helping Hand
…our offices. Women, returning veterans, farmers of color. Others that have been traditionally underserved by other USDA programs.” Little Wild Things Farm. Credit: Raisa Aziz Little Wild Things Farm Little…
Georgia Agriculture Under Former Governor Sonny Perdue
Agriculture can rest assured that former Georgia Governor and now Agriculture Secretary nominee Sonny Perdue will be friendly to farmers and ranchers. With strong ties and being very much involved…
NPPC Endorses Pruitt For EPA Administrator
…has struck a balance between protecting the environment and protecting the livelihoods of farmers and business owners,” said NPPC President John Weber, a pork producer from Dysart, Iowa. “Everyone, particularly…
CDFA Farm Bill Listening Sessions
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross is holding several public forums across the state seeking input from farmers, ranchers and other stakeholders on priorities for the…
Funding for Potato Breeding Research
…mitigate climate variability and ensure food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science, visit www.nifa.usda.gov/impacts, sign up for email updates or follow us on Twitter @usda_NIFA, #NIFAimpacts….
USDA Invests in Citrus Greening Research
…mitigate climate variability and ensure food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science, visit www.nifa.usda.gov/impacts, sign up for email updates or follow us on Twitter @usda_NIFA, #NIFAimpacts….
Funding to Support Agriculture Programs at Hispanic-Serving Institutions
…mitigating climate variability and ensuring food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science, visit www.nifa.usda.gov/impacts, sign up for email updates or follow us on Twitter @usda_NIFA, #NIFAimpacts….
Strong Ag Background with Sonny Perdue
…voice that agriculture needs. “Sonny Perdue and I became friends when he was governor and I was president of the Georgia Farm Bureau. He told me and our farmers that…
Conaway on Nomination of Former Governor Sonny Perdue for USDA Secretary
Conaway Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway issued the following statement upon the announcement of President-Elect Donald Trump’s selection of former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue to be the nominee for…
Western Growers Supports Perdue Nomination
…statement: “We support the nomination of former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue as Secretary of Agriculture and congratulate him on gaining the confidence of President-elect Trump. Over the course of Governor…