…year throughout the month of September. During this time, the USDA takes advantage of the opportunity to educate people on the versatility mushrooms offer, including health benefits. The Mushroom Capital…
USDA Announces Investment to Expand Markets for Specialty Crop and Other Farmers
…well-being of farm families, consumers and the economic health of rural America,” said Ibach. “These programs target resources to the state, local and regional level where the people who understand…
USDA Partners to Improve Water and Wastewater Infrastructure for Rural Americans
…assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community services such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov. Source:…
Organic Production Project to Evaluate Advantages of No-Till Farming
…monitoring and soil health assessments in North Coast vineyards. Some of the grant funding will also go to American Farmland Trust for the purpose of quantifying the economic and environmental…
Global Hunger Continues to Increase
…says limited progress is also being made in addressing the multiple forms of malnutrition, ranging from child stunting to adult obesity, putting the health of hundreds of millions of people…
USDA Partners with Communities to Support Opioid Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Opportunities in Rural America
…is more than just a matter of public health – it is an issue of rural prosperity,” Hazlett said. “Under the leadership of President Trump, USDA is committed to being…
Swine Fever Spreads; FAO Calls Emergency Meeting
…of the new cases in China have appeared over the past week, increasing concerns about the rising speed of the infection. The Swine Health Information Center reported on September 3rd…
Alternative Manure Management Projects Receive $21.6 Million in Funding
…reduce GHG emissions, odor, and dust produced by current systems. Compost bedded pack barns will also contribute to better animal health. AMMP is a part of California Climate Investments, an…
USDA Partners with HHS to Support Rural Communities Combating Opioid Misuse
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that a group of Cooperative Extension partners will have the opportunity to apply for grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human…
Water Works: Using Subsurface Drip Irrigation in Alfalfa Production
…usage while benefitting crop health. “You can follow the needs of the crop. For example, if one week you need three inches of water you can apply three inches of…
USDA to Implement Regulatory Reforms to Increase Access to Capital in Rural Areas
…infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community services such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov. Source: USDA Rural…
Celebrating National Macadamia Nut Day
…baked goods – especially cookies. They are also know for their health benefits. Like many nuts, Macadamias are a rich source of energy high in dietary fiber. They are also…
Mitigating Wildfire Risk with Livestock Grazing
…purposes. However, periodic grazing has a substantially smaller impact on an ecosystem than a wildfire. Grazing can also help to improve the overall health and function of the soil by…
USDA Provides Help for Rural People Recovering From Opioid Misuse
…a major public health challenge facing rural communities across America. The Centers for Disease Control reported in October 2017 that death rates from drug overdoses in rural areas have now…