Ag Officials: Rainfall Slightly Down, But Good Year For Crops

Greene County has received less precipitation than normal this year, but when it has rained, it has been at the right times, officials say. According to a report by the University of Tennessee AgResearch & Education Center at Greeneville, the county has received 34.53 inches of rain or melted snowfall from Jan. 1 through Oct. 31. October saw slightly more rain than average for the month, accumulating 3.16 inches of rain compared to the average 2.08.

The Race To 5G Technology: How America Could Lose Out On The Next Biggest Thing

The next generation of wireless technology is fast-approaching as multiple countries around the world are racing for its development and subsequent wide-scale application. The quicker nation states and their companies are able to successfully establish the prospective technological infrastructure, the quicker they will be able to reap the massive economic assets and advantages.

ERDC researcher leading team modeling post-wildfire floods

Now that the recent wildfires in California and Oregon that burned through more than a million acres have been extinguished, the work is just beginning for Ian Floyd and his team of researchers at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center in Vicksburg. Floyd is a Research Physical Scientist with a background in Geology.

Exclusive: Carter Page testifies he told Sessions about Russia trip

Jared Kushner's team turned over documents to special counsel in Russia investigation - Jared Kushner has turned over documents in recent weeks to special counsel Robert Mueller as investigators have begun asking in witness interviews about Kushner's role in the firing of FBI Director James Comey, CNN has learned.

Report: White House Had No Idea Clovis Testified Before…

Jared Kushner's team turned over documents to special counsel in Russia investigation - Jared Kushner has turned over documents in recent weeks to special counsel Robert Mueller as investigators have begun asking in witness interviews about Kushner's role in the firing of FBI Director James Comey, CNN has learned.

Purdue thiamin work featured as agriculture research success story

Purdue University is among 11 U.S. research institutions recently highlighted for their successful research programs funded by the USDA's Agriculture and Food Research Initiative . The recognition was included in a report released by the Supporters of Agricultural Research Foundation .

Sam Clovis withdraws his nomination for UDSA’s top scientist post…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's chief scientist nominee, Sam Clovis withdrew his name from consideration Wednesday amid revelations that he was among top officials on the Trump campaign who was aware of efforts by foreign policy adviser George Papadopoulos to broker a relationship between the campaign and Russian officials. Court documents unsealed Monday revealed that Papadopoulos pleaded guilty in early October to making false statement to FBI investigators about his contacts with foreigners claiming to have high-level Russian connections.

Ag Lender Survey: Farm Profitability Still Down But Improving

Eighty-two percent of agricultural lenders reported a decline in farm profitability in the last 12 months, according to a joint survey by the American Bankers Association and the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation . Despite the continued decline, the survey of more than 580 agricultural lenders revealed that the agricultural loan approval rate is 84 percent.

The Latest: Prosecutors say Manafort financial reports vary

In a court filing, the office of special counsel Robert Mueller says the precise value of Manafort's assets is hard to quantify. They say in November 2016 and January 2017, he noted assets to be worth approximately $25 million, but he has provided significantly higher amounts at other times.

Ketchikan Ready Mix wins USDA contractor award

Ketchikan Ready Mix and Quarry was presented the award by Regional Forester Beth Pendleton at the Tongass National Forest Forest Supervisor's Office in Ketchikan on September 19. Pictured from left, Beth Pendleton, Harold Enright, Tammy Carroll, Loren Enright, Morgan Enright, and Contracting Officer Mari Meiners. Ketchikan Ready Mix and Quarry has been named the USDA HUBZone Contractor of the Year by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The Latest: Senator calls to delay Trump nominee hearing

A leading Democrat on the Senate Agriculture Committee says a confirmation hearing for one of President Donald Trump's nominees should be delayed in light of new twists in special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation. Trump has nominated former campaign adviser Sam Clovis to serve as chief scientist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Drill, baby, drill in the eastern Gulf? Don’t even think about it

Sun Sentinel Editorial Board members talk about a ruling to revisit the idea of drilling for oil in the Everglades. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board members talk about a ruling to revisit the idea of drilling for oil in the Everglades.

Maine Food Sovereignty Bends but Doesn’t Break After USDA Threats

This past June, Maine legislators passed a law, An Act to Recognize Local Control Regarding Food Systems , which allows cities and towns in the state to adopt laws permitting farmers and other food producers within their borders to engage in a host of direct-to-consumer food sales. The law, intended to bolster local food economies in the state, allows Maine municipalities to "regulate by ordinance local food systems," and requires the state, in turn, to "recognize such ordinances."

The Energy 202: Government watchdog wants Trump administration to address price tag of climate change

A congressional watchdog has a warning for the Trump administration: start paying attention to the price tag of climate change. The new report , which was requested two years ago by Sens. Maria Cantwell , ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Sen. Susan Collins , is slated to be released today by the Government Accountability Office.