…projects that help support specialty crop growers, including locally grown fruits and vegetables, through research, programs to increase demand, and more. The historic support provided by the Agricultural Act of…
Kubota Tractor Corporation Named ‘Dealer’s Choice’ for Second Consecutive Year
…warranty payments, marketing and advertising support, and manufacturer response to dealer needs or concerns. A third-party research firm not affiliated with NAEDA collected and tabulated the results. The NAEDA Dealer-Manufacturer…
USDA Helps Open and Expand Export Markets for U.S. Agriculture through 2014 Farm Bill Programs
…Diamond Growers/Almond Board of California $4,729,064 Brewers Association, Inc. $600,895 California Agricultural Export Council $1,228,525 California Cherry Marketing and Research Board $519,189 California Cling Peach Growers Advisory Board $444,892 California…
USDA Announces Funding to Train and Educate Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…funding allocations for socially-disadvantaged and military veteran farmers and ranchers. Through federal funding and leadership for research, education and extension programs, NIFA focuses on investing in science and solving critical…
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA April 11
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information: http://www.ars.usda.gov/main/main.htm http://www.ars.usda.gov/main/site_mai… http://www.ars.usda.gov/research/proj……
Researchers Looking at Biochar Benefits
The Sonoma Ecology Center and the Sonoma Biochar Initiative applied and received a grant to help fund their biochar research. Biochar is a soil additive that researchers believe could help…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation
…Directors, field staff and stakeholders on implementing new eligibility requirements regarding the definition of rural housing. TITLE VII – Research and Related Matters Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative: On…
USDA Research Causes Modifications in Poultry Sampling for Avian Influenza
Thanks to USDA research, modifications in poultry sampling for Avian Influenza means improved efficiency and cost savings. Rod Bain has the report. USDA Research Causes Modifications in Poultry Sampling for…
New Report Says PEDv Will Cause “Significant Shortfall”
…and identifying the opportunity for U.S. poultry to step into the market gap. In the report, published by the bank’s Food & Agribusiness Research (FAR) and Advisory team, Rabobank says…
Lucas: Borlaug’s Legacy
Lucas: Borlaug’s Legacy Reminds Us to Continue Work in Agricultural Research Chairman Frank D. Lucas WASHINGTON – Rep. Frank Lucas, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee today issued the following…
USDA Announces Growth of U.S. Organic Industry
…conservation, provide access to loans and grants, fund organic research and education, and mitigate pest emergencies. Funds are currently available for research projects under the National Institute of Food and…
USDA FY2015 Budget Proposal Impacts
…down how USDA’s FY2015 budget proposal will support job creation and economic development through rural development and research. Rod Bain reports with Secretary Tom Vilsack. USDA FY2015 Budget Proposal Impacts…
USDA Announces Support for Smarter Lunchrooms
…applies practical, research-based principles and strategies that have proven effective at creating an environment that encourages kids to make healthy choices. The movement, which was developed by Cornell Center for…
USDA Video: Seed Preservation and Research at USDA
The goal of USDA’s seed research and preservation efforts is to help maintain a healthy agriculture system. For more information: http://www.ars.usda.gov/Main/site_mai… http://www.ars.usda.gov/Main/docs.htm……