…in the same village or town. They were valued as a source of meat, fat and for the ability to turn inedible food into meat, and often fed household food…
Innovative Pest Management Solutions
…issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, 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…
$4.7 Million Available in Grants
…and vegetable merchant wholesalers, food hubs, farmers’ markets, and others. The grants, offered through the Food Safety Outreach Program and administered by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA),…
Dollar Up Means Ag Exports Down
The value of the United States dollar has been trending upward overseas and all of the agriculture sectors see a direct result from that with lower exports and dropping prices….
Teens Snacks
…Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. “They also have a huge influence on the foods that their parents purchase.” Read the full…
FSA Reaching Farmers and Ranchers
…strengthen local food systems or assist in starting organic production. Learning about programs, credit, conservation opportunities and disaster assistance when you’re busy running your farming or ranching business can be…
Strawberry Commission Answers ‘Dirty Dozen’
…more of these “best foods” for better health, including conventionally grown strawberries. The CSC encourages those interested in learning more about pesticide residues on food to read the actual USDA…
Lawsuit Challenges Metropolitan Water District’s Purchase of Delta Islands
Local governments and consumer and environmental groups charge Met with evading environmental review in attempt to push through Delta tunnels project. Food & Water Watch, the Planning and Conservation…
Save the Bees
…of food that we eat comes from crops pollinated by bees. But we’ve all seen the headlines about how bees and other insect pollinators are in trouble. According to the…
Agri View: Egg Prices
…from January to February, and prices are still 6 percent above February 2015 levels. Retail egg prices are among the most volatile retail food prices, as they can be affected…
CA Grape Acreage Report
…of the complete report. The California Department of Food and Agriculture partners with the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) Pacific Regional Office to conduct an annual acreage survey of…
Farms Face Increased Financial Pressure, FB President Tells Ag Subcommittee
Farmers are feeling the pain of the continued slump in commodity prices, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall told Congress today. Lower prices will affect income for all farmers…
Farm Economy Top Focus for NFU Pres.
…a diverse set of challenges in the farm sector. “As commodity prices continue to decline and farmers and ranchers struggle to adjust to lower prices, there is a growing burden…
Agri View: School Lunch Program
…Nutrition Programs The Food and Nutrition Service administers several programs that provide healthy food to children including the National School Lunch Program, the School Breakfast Program, the Child and Adult…