BUSINESS UPDATE ...
POLICY ...
USDA appoints members to milk processor board
Seven members appointed to serve on the National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board
LEADERSHIP ...
USDA selects E. Kika De La Garza fellows
Program offers first-hand experiences in policymaking and research at USDA, federal agencies
INFRASTRUCTURE ...
USDA invests in rural water infrastructure
USDA is investing $82 million through Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant program
COTTON LOANS ...
2019 cotton loan rate differentials announced
2019 calculation procedure is identical to that used in past years, with two exceptions
AWARDS ...
USDA's ARS honors Scientists of the Year
USDA ARS researchers are honored for their scientific achievements
AWARDS PRESENTED ...
Holstein breeders earn genetics awards
Progressive Genetics HerdSMÂ award honors herds with high genetic value
AG POLICY ...
Groups urge Congress to address water challenges
Over 100 water, ag organizations urge Congress to use infrastructure legislation
FOOD SAFETY ...
Calif. grower recalls avocados over possible listeria
There have been no reports of any illnesses associated with the avocados
CONSERVATION WORK ...