…In addition, AFRI programs help develop new technologies and a workforce that will advance our national security, our energy self-sufficiency, and the health of Americans. The President’s 2017 budget request…
Impacts of Environmental Regulations and Voluntary Conservation Solutions Examined
…that enable farmers and ranchers to continue preserving the health and vitality of our natural resources,” said Subcommittee Chairman Thompson. “This administration has demonstrated time and time again how vastly…
Funding Available for Foundational Agricultural Research
…area. Funding for 2016 is allocated as follows plant health and production and plant products, $33 million; animal health and production and animal products, $31 million; food safety, nutrition and…
Lower Cost for Refinancing Rural Housing
…million rural residents buy homes; invested $11 billion to start or expand 103,000 rural businesses; funded nearly 7,000 community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care facilities; financed…
U.S. Beef Hits South Africa
…agreement on sanitary barriers and related health certificates for U.S. beef, pork and poultry products exported to South Africa. The South African market had previously been closed to U.S. poultry…
CDFA Outreach to Seniors
…Public Health’s Women, Infants and Children’s Program (WIC) in certifying farmers and CFMs to accept SFMNP check booklets. Annually CDFA provides seniors check booklets to redeem with 1,000 farmers at…
Honey Bee Colony Health Survey Results
…Honey Bees and Other Pollinators” released last summer, and gleans state-level estimates on key pollinator health topics. Results from the survey will provide statistically strong baseline information about honey bee…
Challenging Conditions in the West
…Wetland Condition Assessment. The report shows that nearly half of the nation’s wetlands are in good health, while 20 percent are in fair health and the remaining 32 percent are…
Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry Results
…health focus, USDA established a Soil Health Division at NRCS in 2015, and continues to provide financial and technical assistance to farmers to implement a focused set of conservation practices…
Agri View: Ag College Enrollment
…a school with agriculture-based student organizations, clubs, or leadership opportunities. Quality schools feature state-of-the-art facilities with a computer lab, animal health facility, a farm center and a rodeo barn. Top…
Pilot Program to Protect Children from Fumigants
…Nothing like this has been done before,” said Lauritzen. A review committee with diverse membership and support from County Health officials will ensure that the Website meets its objectives. The…
Conserve Energy and Save Costs
…businesses; helped 1.1 million rural residents buy homes; funded nearly 7,000 community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care facilities; financed 185,000 miles of electric transmission and distribution…
Leaders Say Lemon Proposal ‘Defies Logic’
…The United States’ Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) says after completing a comprehensive pest risk analysis which included a visit to Argentina to observe production areas,…
People’s Garden
…Headquarters People’s Garden demonstrates several simple, inexpensive, and environmentally friendly practices that both beginner and expert gardeners can use to make our communities healthier places to live, work and play….