…USDA will hire Pathways Interns in hundreds of locations across every state in the country for the following occupational fields: Veterinary Science Biological Sciences (e.g., natural resources management forestry, wildlife…
FAS Administrator Isley to Lead South Korea Trade Mission
…Agriculture Steve Wellman, Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Bettina Ring, and officials from the Georgia and Missouri departments of agriculture. 7Bev Corporation, West Linn, Ore. 7seas-group, Plano, Texas All…
USDA Announces Receipt of 136 Expressions of Interest in Hosting ERS & NIFA
…Area Foundation(BRAF), Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry (LDAF), Louisiana State University (LSU), and Southern University and & Mechanical College (SUAM) Agricultural MD Salisbury Wicomico Economic Development MD Montgomery County…
California is a National Leader in Agricultural Conservation Investment
…and ranchers in the state, whether it was to install efficient irrigation systems, work with air quality, working with forestry,” said Carlos Suarez, California State Conservationist for USDA’s Natural Resources…
CDC Retracts Farmer Suicide Rate Findings
…suicide rate in the country. That report found that workers in the “farming, fishing, and forestry,” job category held a suicide rate over four times the national average, far and…
Telling The Story Project Saving Lives
…Telling the Story Project is a collaborative effort of the following organizations, made possible through funding from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Program….
Bipartisan Farm Bill Passed by Senate Ag Committee
…reported out of the Committee with bipartisan support. Commonly referred to as the Farm Bill, the bipartisan 5-year legislation encompasses a broad array of agriculture, nutrition, conservation, and forestry policy….
Senate Farm Bill Receives Stamp of Approval from CFBF
…access. Other positive impressions of the bill were the continued funding for research, energy programs, and forestry. While the overall view of the Senate Farm Bill is a positive one,…
NACD Reacts To Senate Ag Committee Farm Bill Draft
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) sent a letter to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry outlining the organization’s reaction to The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018…
FMD Language In Senate Agriculture Panel’s Farm Bill
The National Pork Producers Council was encouraged that the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry included in its 2018 Farm Bill — the text was released today (June 8,…
House Members from Across the Country Praise 2018 Farm Bill
…farmers and forestry win in this package, which means rural America wins as well. Congressman Conaway should be commended for the very tough task of introducing a smarter Farm Bill,…
Charring Experience Helps Conservation Planner Assist Others
…on Nov. 16. Loganbill was singled out for his broad-ranging and sensitive use of skillful conservation planning on diverse land types across eight counties and especially for his forestry assistance…
USDA Investing Millions in Wildfire Mitigation and Water Quality Projects
…More than $4.2 million of this year’s funding will support three ongoing forestry projects in California that focus on wildfire protection and mitigation, improving forest health and enhancing habitat for…
USDA Investing Millions in Wildfire Mitigation and Water Quality Projects Through Joint Chiefs’ Partnership
…The restoration of native trees and ecosystems will expand to include shortleaf pine. Partners: LA Department of Wildlife and Fisheries; LA Department of Agriculture and Forestry; US Fish & Wildlife…