…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
…assistance and incentive-based programs provided in the Farm Bill, our nation’s farmers and ranchers are voluntarily reducing soil erosion, increasing wetlands, improving water quality, and preserving farmland and wildlife habitats….
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…
GWSS Egg Hatch Begins, Treatments Underway
…to prevent this spread, grape growers right now should be in the process of treatments for sharpshooters. The standard spring treatment for GWSS in grapes is soil-applied imidacloprid in late…
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
…colonies affected by certain stressors and gleans state-level estimates on key honey bee health topics. The survey was developed as part of the “National Strategy to Promote the Health of…
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
…USDA actions since April 2015 include: USDA has increased its emphasis on soil health to increase the organic matter in soil and improve microbial activity, which in turn sequester more…
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,…