FARM BILL ...
FARM TO SCHOOL ...
USDA supports local foods in schools
FNS is awarding grants to 73 projects across 43 states, the District of Columbia and Guam
THE BUZZ ...
Scientists find evidence of 27 new viruses in bees
Findings could help scientists design strategies to prevent the spread of viral pathogens
TRENDS IN WEATHER ...
Rain leads to flooding in Coastal Texas, Plains
Dry soils in combination with the rapid rainfall rates compounded the rain’s impact
FARM SAFETY ABROAD ...
200 poisoned by pesticides in Azerbaijan
Might have been caused by violation of safety rules or use of poor quality chemicals
AG ABROAD ...
Rockefeller Foundation, FAO to halve food loss in Africa
Partnership aims to help countries drastically reduce their post-harvest losses by 2030
TRADE TALK ...
USCA President visits White House to talk trade
USCA President Kenny Graner meets with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross
WHAT'S IN A NAME ...
Meat 2.0? Clean meat? Power of food wording
Animal rights advocates and cattle ranchers take part in a war of words
LEADERSHIP ...
Perdue announces new budget director at USDA
Erica Navarro to serve as USDA Director of the Office of Budget and Program Analysis
AG ABROAD ...