…agricultural sciences to address a range of societal and global challenges such as food security, food safety, sustainable agriculture, and rural entrepreneurship. Funding is made through NIFA’s Agriculture and Food…
Hog Prices Expected to Increase in 2017, Despite Challenges
Hog prices are expected to increase this year, even as pork production is expected to increase by three percent, according to a Purdue University agricultural economist. Christ Hurt writes that…
Funding to Repay Educational Loans for Veterinarians
…and promotes transformative discoveries that solve societal challenges. NIFA support for the best and brightest scientists and extension personnel has resulted in user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that combat childhood obesity, improve…
David Lewis to receive Bradford Rominger Agricultural Sustainability Leadership Award
…the challenges facing their watersheds. Lewis’ accomplishments include helping to reduce the dairy pollution hurting the oyster beds of Tomales Bay and helping ranchers reduce erosion on their property, letting…
House Agriculture Committee Examines Impacts of Tax Code on Agriculture Industry
…reform, it is important to highlight the unique challenges of the agricultural industry and explore opportunities within the tax code to better support a vibrant farm sector. “As with tax…
Seed Demand Prompts First Half Gains for Monsanto
…said in a statement that Monsanto’s “innovation and unique platform advantages” position the company to meet future challenges and makes Monsanto an “attractive, complementary partner for Bayer.” From the National…
USDA Announces $1.2 Million to Support Aquaculture Research Projects
…techniques to kelp farmers, and develop templates for business and marketing plans. NIFA invests in and advances agricultural research, education, and extension and promotes transformative discoveries that solve societal challenges….
Farmers and Ranchers Need Comprehensive Tax Reform
…business is challenging under the best of circumstances,” Wolff said. “Farmers and ranchers need a tax code that recognizes the unique financial challenges that impact them.” Wolff urged Congress to…
House Agriculture Committee Leadership Calls for Swift Confirmation of Governor Sonny Perdue
…a successful Secretary of Agriculture. We support and eagerly await his confirmation in the full Senate. America’s farmers, ranchers, and rural America in general are facing very serious challenges. Net…
Subcommittee Continues Examination of Farm Policy
…of the challenges all of our producers are facing when crafting the next farm bill,” said Subcommittee Chairman Crawford. “Between disasters caused by Mother Nature and the predatory trade practices…
APHIS Announces Public Meetings on Animal Disease Traceability
…(ADT) system. The meetings will allow APHIS to hear from the public about the successes and challenges of the current ADT framework, specifically for traceability in cattle and bison. They…
Funding to Relieve Veterinary Shortages
…agricultural research, education, and extension and promotes transformative discoveries that solve societal challenges. NIFA support for the best and brightest scientists and extension personnel has resulted in user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries…
USDA Trade Mission to Explore Export Opportunities in Middle East, North Africa
…American Commodity & Shipping, Inc., Vienna, Va. American International Agricultural Group, Fairfax, Va. American Kadi Export, LLC, Westlake Village, Calif. Commercial Creamery Co., Spokane, Wash. Commercial Lynks, Inc., Alexandria, Va….
$1.9 Million for Alfalfa and Forage Research
…invests in and advances agricultural research, education, and extension and promotes transformative discoveries that solve societal challenges. NIFA support for the best and brightest scientists and extension personnel has resulted…