…Independence Avenue, S.W. The garden is a national model and demonstrates the many ways USDA fulfills its mission to provide a sustainable, safe, and nutritious food supply while working to…
Agri View: Weather Losses
Everett Griner talks about the March storms dealing heavy weather losses to producers in today’s Agri View. Weather Losses From: Global Change.gov Agriculture Climate disruptions to agriculture have increased. Many…
State Says Continue Water Savings
…these new conditions, the executive order directs permanent changes to use water more wisely and efficiently, and prepare for more frequent, persistent periods of limited supply. These new actions will…
$10 Million in Green Energy Research
…leverage our domestic energy supply, while also supporting rural economies. This strategy has helped to transform the United States economy into a global leader in renewable energy and an aggressive…
Agri View: Pollinator Extinction
…Supply by Merrit Kennedy, NPR writer A major global assessment of pollinators is raising concerns about the future of the planet’s food supply. A U.N.-sponsored report drawing on about 3,000…
Snowpack Melting at Record Speed
…continue monitoring conditions throughout the year. Read the full West-wide forecast or view information by state. In Western states where snowmelt accounts for the majority of seasonal water supply, information…
Public Service Recognition Week
Public Service Recognition Week reminds us that our strength is our people by Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture Keeping an eye on our food supply is…
Open Prairie Rural Opportunities Fund
…great partner in this effort.” The Open Prairie Rural Opportunities Fund will invest in companies with high-growth potential across the food and agribusiness value chain and rural America, including those…
Agri View: Foreigner’s Farmland
…said the deal “forms part of Almarai’s continuous efforts to improve and secure its supply of the highest quality alfalfa hay from outside the (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) to support…
Farmers Check Impact of Spring Storms
…Association, which negotiates with buyers to establish the price for prunes. If California prune growers are unable to effectively supply the market, Thompson said, this may open more doors for…
Antimicrobial Resistance Research
…Combating Antibiotic Resistance, which USDA co-chairs. Specifically, this program priority promotes the development of sustainable and integrated food safety strategies that reduce public health risks along the entire food chain,…
NMPF Announces Staff Reorganization; Welcomes Two New Employees
…FARM Program,” said Mulhern. “Their individual experience, expertise and enthusiasm will help ensure that the FARM Program continues to address the needs of farmers, and the entire dairy supply chain.”…
Loans for Farm Storage-Handling Equipment
…These producers in turn supply the growing number of food hubs, farmers markets or stores and restaurants interested in sourcing local food.” Earlier this year, FSA significantly expanded the list…
Factors Impacting Cost of Production
…continue producing the safest, most abundant, and affordable food supply in the world,” said Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway. Written testimony provided by the witnesses from today’s hearing is…