The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking a step toward refining the regulatory framework that dictates the genetic engineering of animals. USDA is seeking public feedback as the agency…
Agreement Reaffirms Multi-Agency Commitment to Address Food Waste
…U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will continue their work to reduce food waste. The agreement reaffirms the initiatives put forth in the Winning on Reducing Food Waste Federal Interagency Strategy….
Ag Research to Be Expanded Through Strengthened USDA-NASA Partnership
…measurements will be coupled with USDA’s areas of expertise. USDA’s vast knowledge of agricultural systems and resource conservation will help to apply NASA research and development to the ag sector….
Almond Update: Trade Relationships Needed While Remaining Desirable to Consumers
At last week’s Almond Conference, Former US Trade Representative Darci Vetter and Former USDA Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Krysta Harden addressed the current agricultural landscape. Harden noted the need to listen to consumers…
Still Time to Participate in the Annual Latino Farmer Conference
…Technology, and their project partner USDA-NRCS California. Listen to the radio report below. Still Time to Participate in the Annual Latino Farmer Conference About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter…
Select Incentive Payments Being Increased by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that incentive payments for certain practices will be increasing. For land enrolled in the Continuous Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), USDA’s Farm Service…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-14-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the World Ag Expo Top Ten Product winners, USDA-NRCS…
Series of ‘How To’ Videos Released By USDA-NRCS
…on USDA-NRCS YouTube Channel. Listen to the radio report below. Series of ‘How To’ Videos Released By USDA-NRCS About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored…
Report Shows Strong Demand for Agricultural Graduates
A new report highlights a promising job market for agricultural graduates. The report was released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and…
Week in Review: STOP USE of Organic Fertilizer Product and Vilsack Back to Lead USDA
The California Department of Food and Agriculture recently issued a statewide quarantine for the organic fertilizer product Agro Gold WS. President-elect Joe Biden has officially selected Tom Vilsack to once…
Public Comment Sought for Water Quantity in the West
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is looking for input on water quantity issues in the West. USDA is seeking public comment on water quantity issues related to existing Natural…
Reintroducing U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack
…Agriculture Secretary, Vilsack served as the Governor of Iowa from 2000 to 2007. After serving eight years as USDA Secretary Vilsack remained closely involved in the agricultural sector. Vilsack moved…
Statewide Quarantine Issued for Organic Fertilizer Product
…in organic production by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Organic Program. California producers are being warned that continued use of the product on registered organic land could jeopardize…
Dairy Margin Coverage Applications Well Below Average
The deadline to sign up for the 2021 Dairy Margin Coverage Program (DMC) is Friday, December 11. In a media call last week, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Richard…