USDA Seeks Nominees for National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0170.17 Contact: USDA Press Phone: (202) 720-4623 Email: press USDA Seeks Nominees for National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2017 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is asking fluid milk …

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USDA Announces New IT Operating Model

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0171.17 Contact: USDA Press Phone: (202) 720-4623 Email: press USDA Announces New IT Operating Model (WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2017) – U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Steve Censky announced today the U.S. Department of Agriculture …

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Farmers Keeping Nutrients on the Field, Out of Streams

Clean water is a priority for all of us. When farmers manage cropland nutrients, they also help minimize nutrient runoff into local streams. Farmers Keeping Nutrients on the Field, Out of Streams Clean water is a priority for all of us. When farmers like David Brandt work with NRCS to manage fertilizer nutrients across croplands, …

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USDA Provides Tips to Keep Holiday Food Safe at Home or When Traveling

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0169.17 Contact: USDA Press Phone: (202) 720-4623 Email: press USDA Provides Tips to Keep Holiday Food Safe at Home or When Traveling WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2017 — The most wonderful time of the year …

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USDA Seeks Public Input on Child Nutrition Food Crediting

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0168.17 Contact: USDA Press Phone: (202) 720-4623 Email: press USDA Seeks Public Input on Child Nutrition Food Crediting WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2017 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a public invitation …

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USDA Recognizes FY 2017 Presidential Rank Awards Winners

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0166.17 Contact: USDA Press Phone: (202) 720-4623 Email: press USDA Recognizes FY 2017 Presidential Rank Awards Winners (WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 2017) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today recognized three of its talented …

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Secretary Perdue Welcomes WTO Statement on MRLs

Contact: FAS Public Affairs press@fas.usda.gov (202) 720-7115 Secretary Perdue Welcomes WTO Statement on MRLs WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 2017 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement in response to the joint statement on pesticide maximum residue levels (MRLs) signed at the 11th World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference in Buenos Aires: “The …

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🌱Drip Irrigation & Food Safety: What Should I Consider?🌱

Questions about hydroponics & the Organic label? Here's the summary you are looking for. View this email in your browser Dear Nahid, You've heard all about the benefits of drip irrigation for your crops, but what about food safety? This month Grower's Toolbox has an expert tip on the best practices of drip irrigation when …

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Growing Organic: Habitat and Biodiversity

Visit organic farms across the country and see how NRCS conservation practices are helping organic producers help the land. Growing Organic: Habitat and Biodiversity View this new, three-minute video to learn how NRCS conservationists across the country are helping organic farmers build habitat and biodiversity on their land. This series was produced in partnership with …

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