…products designed to save farmers time and eliminate waste. Those who use a grease gun on a regular basis are familiar with the challenges of getting the grease coupler onto…
NIFA-Support for Education, Mentoring, and Technical Assistance Programs to Help New Farmers and Ranchers
…and advance agricultural research, education, and extension to solve societal challenges. NIFA’s investments in transformative science directly support the long-term prosperity and global preeminence of U.S. agriculture. To learn more…
Almond Board: Thanksgiving Message
…dissemination. In addition, the Board staff develops educational materials and disseminates information that helps the industry address the challenges facing agriculture. As a Federal Marketing Order, it is important to note…
USDA Helps Military Veterans Learn Skills for Farming and Ranching Careers
…many who are veterans themselves – about the challenges and rewards of the business. The veterans also spent two weeks during the year working on Arcadia Farm to get a…
Exploring a World without Food Animals
…high value crops, most of the additional food produced would include high-calorie crops like corn and soybeans. A complete shift away from food animal production would present major challenges to…
Livestock Haulers Get Waiver From ELDS Regulations
…serious challenges for livestock haulers and the animals in their care,” said NPPC President Ken Maschhoff, a pork producer from Carlyle, Ill. “This waiver will give the department time to…
California’s Future Farmers Impress Secretary Perdue
…his recent expansion into almonds. Secretary Perdue said he would like to address some of the challenges that beginning farmers face “from land, from capital, machinery, and other things.” Perdue…
Farm Bureau Survey Reveals Lowest Thanksgiving Dinner Cost in Five Years
…family farmers and ranchers continue to face economic challenges, they remain committed to providing a safe, abundant and affordable food supply for consumers at Thanksgiving and throughout the year.” The…
McKinney Visit to India Good for U.S. Pork
…shipping goods to the United States. In concluding the trip, McKinney said: “the progress report is good.” India could begin allowing U.S. pork into the country as early as next…
USDA Research to Support Environmentally-Friendly Pesticides, Reduction of Methyl Bromide
…are applicable to other crops in coastal California. NIFA’s mission is to invest in and advance agricultural research, education, and extension to solve societal challenges. NIFA’s investments in transformative science…
Labor, Guestworker Programs Lead Sustainable Ag Expo
Labor challenges will get tougher, not easier. That was the message from the opening session of the Sustainable Ag Expo in San Luis Obispo. Agricultural and resource economics expert Dr….
Ethanol Industry Wants Brazil Status Suspended
…“We had been shipping close to 500 million gallons a year,” Dinneen says, “and they also imposed a 20 percent tariff over the quota.” He calls the move particularly “galling”…
Secretary Perdue Launches Veteran Resources at USDA
…and Entrepreneurship. Ready for your next challenges? Visit USDA.gov/veterans Veterans who are interested in learning more about opportunities through USDA can visit www.usda.gov/veterans or visit their local USDA Service Center….
Farm Bureau Welcomes Progress on Tax Reform Bill
…the unique challenges they face while reducing the tax burden that threatens their livelihoods. Thanks to the leadership of the House Ways and Means Committee, we are closer to that…