Weeds plentiful in the field this year
Evidence of potential weed problems could be seen as early as June of this year.
Category Archives: United States Department of Agriculture
New GCS Nutrition Director Wants More To Kids Getting Free Meals
Greeneville City Schools' new Child Nutrition Director Johnna Beard was introduced to the Board of Education and school principals on Sunday. Beard gave a report on nutrition in the school system.
Turkey Drive: Food pantry at Crawfordville Methodist Church prepares Thanksgiving feast
Mark your calendars: the 4th annual WTXL Turkey Drive benefiting America's Second Harvest of the Big Bend is set for Nov. 16. Last week, we took you to Tallahassee's HOPE Community, a place to stay for the homeless. Now WTXL is taking you to a Wakulla County food pantry where volunteers are making sure families have a Thanksgiving dinner.
Manchester officials vote to amend regulations governing school bake sales
City school board members voted Monday to amend district regulations governing bake sales to incorporate new rules issued by state education officials.
More than 1 Billion in Federal Food Disaster Food Assistance Distributed
The Florida Department of Children and Families today released updates on the federal Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program operations in Florida. To date, in response to Hurricane Irma, DCF has distributed more than $1 billion in federal disaster food assistance through DSNAP, supplemental benefits, and replacements for regular SNAP customers.
USDA Offers Help To California Producers Impacted By Fires
USDA OFFERS HELP TO CALIFORNIA PRODUCERS IMPACTED BY FIRES Oct. 23, 2017 Source: USDA news release The U.S. Department of Agriculture is targeting $4 million to help farmers, ranchers, and forest land owners in California recover from the recent wildfires. USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service will issue waivers for those interested in the Environmental Quality Incentives Program to enable recovery work to begin immediately.
Puna community gets nearly $3M to improve drinking water system
Nearly $3 million has been funded to a community association for a subdivision in Puna to improve its community drinking water system. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is awarding nearly $3 million in funding to a community association for a subdivision in Puna to improve its community drinking water system.
Continuous Soybeans in 2018? Help Farmer Focus on Seed Selection
With around 50 growing seasons under his belt, Paul Uphoff has been raising continuous soybeans for 16 of those years and hasn't looked back. Despite challenges, continuous soybeans pay off for this north-central Illinois farmer and his family.
2017 Specialty Crop Block Grants Awarded
The Kansas Department of Agriculture has been awarded $296,405.62 through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Marketing Service. The Kansas Department of Agriculture has been awarded $296,405.62 through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Marketing Service.
Oversight committee may subpoena USDA, DOJ over air travel
Representative Trey Gowdy, a Republican from South Carolina and chairman of the House Select Committee on Benghazi listens as Hillary Clinton, not pictured, testifies during a House Select Committee on Benghazi hearing in Washington, Oct. 22, 2015. The Republican chairman of the House Oversight Committee is sending a warning shot to federal agencies and the White House for not fully complying with the panel's investigation into administration air travel.
USDA Invests in Research on Next Generation of Agricultural Technology
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture today announced 17 grants for research on the next generation of agricultural technologies and systems to meet the growing demand for food, fuel, and fiber. The grants are funded through NIFA's Agriculture and Food Research Initiative , authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill.
Cattle Market Weekly Audio Report for Oct. 14, 2017
"Demand for weaned calves and yearlings this time of year is always good to very good, and this year is no exception," AMS analysts say. "Feedyards are looking to take the least health risk on cattle this time of year as temperature swings in one week can range more than 50 degrees and wreak havoc on compromised immune systems.
USDA sets new labeling disclosures for bio-engineered foods
Results from the USDA study, conducted by Deloitte, show that most consumers should be able to access bioengineering food disclosure information from a digital link on a package but that access is not foolproof. The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Law-signed into law on July 29, 2017-directs the U.S. Department of Agriculture to develop regulations and standards to create mandatory disclosure requirements for bio-engineered foods by July 2018.
AM markets: grain prices dip, despite rain hit to US harvest
Just 22% had been completed as of Sunday, making it one of the slowest harvests on record, with Midwest rains prompting the delay. In fact, it is the third slowest harvest in the past 20 years, behind on those in 2009 and 2014.
With Harvest Well Underway, Crop Conditions Well Below Last Year
USDA is reporting that as of Oct. 8, 82% of corn acres were "mature" and 89% of soybeans were "dropping leaves." At this point, corn's progress is lagging last year at this time and the 5-year average for this date.
Water projects discussed
Williamsburg County Council recognized three retired employees during an October 2, meeting. They were Sally Mouzon for 26 years as county auditor; Jannie Snow for 35 years with the Department of Alcohol and Drug Abuse; and Lt.
CityViews: Beyond Symbolism, Black Poverty Matters
The pernicious impact of America's structural racism - as symbolized by the prevalence of Confederate monuments in many locations and anger at athletes taking a knee even before the national anthem starts - is about far more than hurt feelings and painful memories. It's literally about life and death.
AM markets: wheat dips as rains ease Russia dryness worries
Certainly, Russia's wheat farmers, having enjoyed a record harvest, again, this year, are seeing their prayers answered for rain to improve conditions for winter sowings . "Beneficial rains are improving the plantings perspectives in Ukraine and precipitation should hit the south of Russia later," said Agritel.
Providing Fresh Food Continues To Be A Top Priority In Milwaukee
People may have to travel miles to buy fresh produce, meat and dairy products - because they live in what's known as a "food desert." The USDA defines a food desert as a low-income area where at least one-third of residents live more than a mile from the nearest big grocery store.
The Sherman Business Report: Premium meats and fresh coffee available in The Point
Barrett Edens, a Mississippi State University graduate and former professional golfer is bringing his love of coffee and family cattle farming background home to West Point at Farmhouse Market and Coffee. Edens has spent the last three years traveling the country as a professional golfer and felt like something was missing when he returned home.