…well as the unique challenges we face in growing our nation’s food, fiber and fuel. The Senate’s passage of tax reform legislation today puts us within reach of that goal….
NIFA Supports Increasing Rural Prosperity through Education, Mentoring, and Technical Assistance Programs for the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced awards made to support the next generation of farmers and ranchers through the Beginning Farmer and…
Brazil Company Expecting to Resume Exports to U.S. in 2018
…Brazilian shipments didn’t pass safety inspections. USDA said at that time that the ban would stay in place until the Brazilian Agriculture Ministry took action to correct problems with their…
California Farm Bureau Welcoming New Leadership at Annual Meeting
…the leading agricultural businesses from across the nation. The breakout sessions will also be covering a variety of subjects including agricultural research, rural crime and safety, and other important issues…
NIFA Funds Food Safety and Nutrition to Promote Safe Food Supply
…are made through two grant programs: AFRI Foundational: Food Safety, Nutrition, and Health, and the AFRI Food Safety Challenge Area. These investments seek to increase our understanding of the microbial,…
Secretary Perdue Commends the Resiliency of American Farmers
…conditions. The devastation experienced by many producers highlights the value of farm protection programs. “It is a resilient industry, but they need a safety net and USDA is there,” said…
Canada Group Issues Report on Trade Without NAFTA
…that says the Canadian food and beverage industry would be highly vulnerable without NAFTA, and that Canadian and U.S. crop producers would face a moderate level of vulnerability. Specifically, Canadian…
2017 Census of Agriculture Gets Underway
…since 1840, the census gives every producer the opportunity to be represented so that informed decisions can support their efforts to provide the world with food, fuel, feed, and fiber….
Register for New Educational Program for Beginning Farmers
…to ensuring a healthy environment and maintaining the security of the world’s food supply. “We’re focusing in on children’s education and beginning farmer training,” noted Eleanor Van Hof, Farm Manager…
NIFA-Support for Education, Mentoring, and Technical Assistance Programs to Help New Farmers and Ranchers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced $17.7 million in available funding to support the delivery of education, mentoring, and technical assistance programs…
Turkey Leftovers. What to do?
Look at all of that food! Not to worry. Cathy Isom has some great tips for you now that the Thanksgiving feast is over… what to do with all of…
Farmers Getting Only 11 Cents of Every Food Dollar
…every food dollar that consumers spend. 80 percent of the cost of food goes to marketing, processing, wholesaling, distribution, and retailing. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senators Want Commerce Secretary to Analyze NAFTA Withdrawal Cost
…livestock sectors as a result of any change to NAFTA.” America is the world’s top exporter of food and agricultural products. U.S. agriculture depends on access to international markets in…
Almond Board: Thanksgiving Message
…global market demand for almonds as well as investing in research to address resource efficiencies, food safety and growing practices. The Board does this on behalf of the 6,800 almond…