Courtesy USDA/FSA WASHINGTON DC (USDA/FSA) – The 2018 Farm Bill mandated changes to the treatment of cover crops for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs, which add more flexibility to when…
USDA Research is Driving Technological Innovation
USDA scientists and researchers reported 320 new inventions in 2018 (Salinas, California — USDA) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its annual Technology Transfer Report (PDF, 14.9 MB),…
Industry Concerned with FDA Oversight of Animal Genomics
Industry members are pushing for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to assume regulatory oversight from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) when it comes to animal genomics. In…
USDA Farm Bill Implementation Progress Update
…law on December 20, 2018, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) promptly began implementing key programs. In addition, USDA held several listening sessions with stakeholders and the public specific…
Growers Needed for Powdery Mildew Research in Vineyards
…directly. “We are working in collaboration with the USDA and we want the growers to help us to sample. We provide the kits, it’s a really easy way to sample,”…
Enhancing Farm to School Efforts Through New Partnership
Courtesy National Center for Appropriate Technology The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) and the National Farm to School Network (NFSN) recently announced a partnership with the USDA Food and…
USDA Offers Producers Options to Re-enroll or Extend Expiring CRP Contracts
…their contract, should contact their USDA service center by August 23. To locate your local FSA office, visit www.farmers.gov. More information on CRP can be found at www.fsa.usda.gov/crp. Source: USDA/Farm Service Agency…
Vaccine Investigators Use Bacterium’s Own Protein Against It
…poor health. This cow is part of a study herd used in research on Johne’s disease at the National Animal Disease Center, Ames, Iowa. Photo by Peggy Greb. (USDA/ARS) —…
Perdue Headlining Forbes AgTech Summit, Continuing Innovation Focus
…Planning, Western Growers Mayor Joe Gunter, City of Salinas Krysta Harden, Executive Vice President of Global Environmental Strategy at the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy & Former Deputy Secretary, USDA…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-17-19
…new dairy margin coverage program that starts today and a report about several Californians being represented in USDA trade committees. About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…
Secretary Perdue Announces New Dairy Margin Coverage Signup Begins June 17
…today’s updates are part of meeting that goal. For more information, visit farmers.gov DMC webpage or contact your local USDA service center. To locate your local FSA office, visit farmers.gov/service-locator. Source: USDA…
California Represented in Historical Trade Mission to Colombia
…products have shown tremendous growth. According to USDA figures, Colombia was 12th among major agricultural export markets in 2018, purchasing $2.9 billion of American agricultural products. Panama was the 38th…
Biotech Executive Order Vital for U.S. Agriculture-Industry Reaction
…realize the potential of these innovations, plant breeders need clarity and consistency around plant breeding policy, both domestically and internationally. This includes ensuring that USDA, FDA and EPA are coordinated…
Dozens of Californians Appointed to USDA Ag Trade Advisory Committees
…jointly managed by the USDA and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. The system is designed to ensure American trade policy and negotiating objectives correspond with the public- and…