The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that most farm loan borrowers will be able to make payments to their direct loans online through the Pay My Loan feature on farmers.gov in early February. Pay My Loan is part of a broader effort by USDA’s Farm...
NASDA members, the state commissioners, secretaries and directors of agriculture, have chosen five issues to serve as the organization’s primary policy focus for 2024. They include the 2024 Farm Bill, food safety, labor reform, pesticide regulation and PFAS. NASDA...
We’re at the height of the Florida strawberry harvesting season – a time when the state’s growers are doing all they can to make sure consumers can choose from among the best of their favorite fruit at the market. “It has been an incredible Florida strawberry season...
The Southeast Produce Council (SEPC) proudly announces the successful completion of its inaugural Next Generation Leadership Academy's immersive trip to the Research Triangle region in North Carolina. It was a pivotal experience of the program centered around the...
By: National Research Council of Science and Technology (Korea)A research team led by Dr. Sunshin Jung at the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) has developed a breakthrough technology that effectively eliminates pests without the use of pesticides and...
44 States, U.S. Territories, Tribes Intend to Launch Permanent Summer EBT Program in 2024; Even More Expected in 2025The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that 35 states, all five U.S. territories, and four tribes plan to be the first to launch the new,...
Highlights Urban agriculture is growing food on a small-scale, using venues such as small rooftops, balcony gardens, community grounds, small urban farms and even empty lots of land. While experts tout the benefits of urban agriculture as a method that can build...
Source: Texas A&M AgriLifeScientists are looking for a more environmentally and economically friendly heat pump system to dry food and feed products ranging from grain for livestock to apple chips in the grocery store. Rosana Moreira, Ph.D., professor in...
Title Image: (L-R) Jake Rayburn, Candace Harrell, Therese Wishnatzki, Gary Wishnatzki, Nick Wishnatzki, Kenneth ParkerFSGA Recognizes the Wish Farms Owner with its Hall of Fame Award Plant City based Wish Farms, is proud to announce that owner Gary Wishnatzki was...
Our friends at Highline Mushrooms are back! These recipes will be a hit with everyone who loves mushrooms, but the best part is they are vegan and vegetarian as well. Check out two more great mushroom recipes - Vegan Mushroom Pot Pie and Vegan Mushroom Gravy. You...
