Jan 13
Although it’s too early in the season for gardeners to plant any seeds in the ground, the winter months are the perfect time of year for spring and summer garden planning. Taking care of a few tasks before the glory days of gardening begin will help ensure gardeners have ample time to grow their vegetables …
Jan 11
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) made updates to several conservation, livestock and crop disaster assistance programs to give more farmers, ranchers, and tribes the opportunity to apply for and access programs that support recovery following natural disasters. Specifically, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) expanded eligibility and enhanced available benefits for a suite of its …
Jan 09
Today, at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual convention, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced several major developments at the U.S. Department of Agriculture that will benefit farmers, ranchers and producers across the nation. “At USDA, our goal is to provide all farmers, including new and underserved producers, with the opportunity to receive the assistance …
Jan 09
National Association of State Departments of Agriculture members and leadership will travel to Vietnam to conduct its first trade mission to explore global emerging markets on Jan. 9-13, 2023, through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Emerging Markets Program. NASDA President and Wyoming Department of Agriculture Director Doug Miyamoto, Washington State Department of Agriculture Director Derek Sandison, …
Jan 09
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service will invest $1 million to improve access to El Yunque National Forest. This investment is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to ensure rural communities have equitable access to the infrastructure and economic opportunities they need to grow and thrive. “El …
Nov 21
After months of gathering feedback from farm and rural leaders across the Midwest, the Center for Rural Affairs has released its 2023 farm bill platform. The platform outlines opportunities for improvement within working lands conservation, access to USDA programs, crop insurance, rural entrepreneurship, and small meat processing. “These recommendations will protect and improve the Conservation …
Oct 28
Fri, 28 Oct 2022 08:20:53 CDT
Nine winners of the 2022 Agricultural Proficiency Awards were named during the fourth session of the 95th National FFA Convention & Expo on Friday, Oct. 28, which is being held in Indianapolis.
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Oct 28
Fri, 28 Oct 2022 08:10:49 CDT
The National FFA Organization has announced the 2022 National FFA Agriscience Fair winners for animal and environmental services and natural resource systems. The winners were recognized today during t…
