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USDA invests in expanding US agriculture workforce
An increase in federal and private-sector support will expand and diversify the U.S. agricultural workforce by increasing opportunities in education, research and outreach, according to USDSA. The initiative is part of the White House Office... more »
Organics coalition opposes certification change to containerized growing facilities
The Crops Subcommittee of the National Organic Standards Board has submitted a recommendation that crops using hydroponic, aquaponic, aeroponic and other containerized growing methods — commonly used for products like living lettuce, herbs, sprouts and... more »
USDA awards $21.4 million for organic research, Extension
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) released details of 26 grants that will help organic farmers and ranchers improve business operations and bring more organic food to the... more »
USDA seeks comment on exotic fruit fly eradication program
USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking public comment on an updated environmental impact statement (EIS) that analyzes the effects of exotic fruit fly eradication programs in the United States and its territories.... more »
USDA awards $36.5 million to Extension, research
USDA has issued 19 grants totaling $36.5 million for research and extension to support American farmers growing fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture and nursery crops including floriculture. The grants are funded through... more »
USDA awards $26 million for affordable farmworker housing
USDA has awarded $26 million to help provide housing for farmworkers in nine rental communities in four states. The funding will support 439 rental units in California, Florida, Kansas and Texas. The funding is provided through... more »
NASS data fuel USDA programs to help agriculture
Farmers are unique in that they touch every single American every single day, because we all eat. Ensuring a continuity of agriculture is important to all of us. To take the pulse of U.S. agriculture,... more »
USDA finalizes rules for local food enterprise loans
On Friday, June 3, USDA released its final rule for the Business and Industry (B&I) Loan Guarantee program, codifying a variety of changes aimed at improving program delivery, making the regulation easier to understand, and... more »
USDA, Western Growers to host strawberry crop insurance meetings
Western Growers is working closely with USDA's Risk Management Agency to enhance and improve the current strawberry crop insurance program. The Strawberry Crop Insurance Program was developed in 2012 and was further reviewed by USDA... more »
USDA awards $14.5 million for plant research
USDA has awarded more than $14.5 million in grants to support research into plant health, production and resilience. These grants were made through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Foundational program, authorized by the... more »
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