and all the news from your peers View as Webpage Photo Credit: Gretta's Goats at Short Leg Farm in Pecatonica, IL Dear Dennis, This week, we’re sending along several updates from the AGW program. First of all, please read the information below about an exciting grant project, soon opening for applicants (for farmers both currently …
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View as Webpage October 25, 2023 Where do insects and other invertebrates go in the winter? The vast majority stay right where they spent all summer. Think twice before you rake, mow, and blow this year. Invertebrates rely on fallen leaves and other organic debris to cover and insulate them from the …
USDA International Ag Education Fellows Go on to Teach Next Generation of American Agriculturalists The USDA has been committed to agricultural education for more than a century through partnerships with land-grant institutions and youth extension programs. Three years ago, the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) launched its International Agricultural Education Fellowship Program (IAEFP), to extend …
Trade Spotlight: U.S. Soybean Meal Exports Expected to Reach Record High U.S. soybean meal exports set a record at an estimated 13.2 million tons in MY 2022/23 (Oct-Sep), valued at nearly $7 billion, driven by increased soybean crush to supply feedstock oil for growing U.S. biomass-based diesel production. The new record came from substantial expansion …
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APHIS Stakeholders, I want to share several changes we are making in APHIS’ senior leadership. First, Mr. Shea and I have asked Associate Administrator Dr. Jack Shere to move into a Senior Leader role where he will focus on the important need to recruit to public service a qualified and diverse cadre of veterinarians, and …
Treat Yourself to a Healthier Halloween Eating healthy on Halloween doesn’t mean you have to give up all the fun. While it’s true that Halloween candy is a staple of the holiday, it’s also possible to enjoy the festivities while keeping your health goals in check. Below, we’ll explore some ways you can have a …
USDA Under Secretary Taylor to Lead Trade Mission to Southeast Asia WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2023 – Leaders from three state agriculture departments and 29 U.S. agribusinesses and organizations will accompany U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary Alexis M. Taylor on a trade mission to Southeast Asia October 30 – November 3 to expand export opportunities …
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Join the United States Department of Agriculture’s International Climate Hub on November 8 from 10-11:30AM EDT for a webinar on nature-based and unconventional water management solutions for agriculture. Moderated by Dr. Peter McCornick of the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute and in collaboration with the FAO Global Framework on Water Scarcity in Agriculture, this …
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USDA FAS State Fact Sheets Show Trade Wins for All 50 States From sea to shining sea, each state in the United States exports food and agricultural products. These U.S. exports continue to strengthen the rural economy by bringing in billions of dollars in revenues and supporting tens of thousands of jobs. Each year, USDA …
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View as Webpage We are proud to celebrate Animal Welfare Month with the launch of limited-edition apparel in partnership with the Edward Gorey Charitable Trust. Edward Gorey was a prolific writer and illustrator whose style and works have transcended generations. Show your support for both organizations and animal welfare by …
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North Carolina Small Farm Association 