A new report from the American Wind Energy Association finds 357 megawatts in new wind energy projects were brought online during the second quarter of the year. Nationally, the U.S….
Making Science Make Sense for Teachers
The second annual Making Science Make Sense teacher workshop saw over 30 participants last Saturday at the Bayer Crop Science Research Center. The workshop offered hands-on training for several inspiring…
Apiculture Insurance Expanded to More States
…is sold and delivered solely through private crop insurance agents. A list of agents is available at all USDA Service Centers and online at the RMA Agent Locator. Learn more…
Input Needed for Dairy Revenue Protection Program
…interested in attending are encouraged to register online. If there is enough interest from those who will be unable to make it to the meeting, AFBF may offer a webinar…
No Referendum Needed for Citrus Pest and Disease Program
…scientific research has been supported.” To learn more about the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program, Asian citrus psyllids and huanglongbing disease you can find the CPDPP online at CitrusInsider.org….
Best Plants to Plant to Feed the Bees
…your local nursery or resources online such as The Native Plant Database, Plant Native, American Beauties Native Plants, or eNature (Davidson Institute). Other excellent bee attracting flowers and plants are…
Amazon Food Stamp Policy Ruffling Feathers
Amazon has a new Prime program for the millions of Americans who have EBT cards. The new policy is causing America’s grocers to complain to Washington, D.C. that the online…
Growing Veggies by Vertical Gardening
…If you love growing your own food, why not take a look at our online Garden Planner which is available from several major websites and seed suppliers: http://www.GrowVeg.com http://gardenplanner.motherearthnews.com http://gardenplanner.almanac.com…
Almond Board: Air Quality Workshops
The almond board has an upcoming workshop series on air quality and almond harvest. Almond Board Manager of Industry Relations, Jenny Nicolau tells us more. Listen to the report: For…
Food Safety for the Fourth of July
…will ensure a very safe and sane Fourth of July Holiday. You can also call the Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MP Hotline or visit ask-karin-dot-gov online. I’m Cathy Isom……
Ag Terrorism Act Arrives at President Trumps Desk
…A Bovine Vet Online Dot Com article says the language in the bill helps to clarify what the role of the Department of Homeland Security is as it works with…
NIFA Announces $4.3 Million for Higher Education Support
…Grants Program. Previously funded projects include an Oklahoma State University project(link is external) focused on improving baccalaureate degree completion in the states of Oklahoma and Kansas by delivering an online…
Eastern Canada Dairy Producers Get Quota Increase
…Online publication AgCanada reports that as butter demand has increased, there’s been an increasing amount of skim milk left after the butterfat has been removed to make butter and other…
USDA Announces $20 Million for Jobs for Young People, Veterans
…Century Conservation Service Corps contact a member organization. For additional information about funded projects, jobs, volunteering and other opportunities for young people, visit the Forest Service online Working with Us….