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A report by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Purdue University shows that employment opportunities for college graduates in agriculture are expected to improve over the next five years. An estimated 54,400 agriculture-related jobs will be added … Continue reading →

Orange County Great Park in California — envisioned to be one of the nation’s greatest urban parks and likened to New York City’s Central Park — has turned over 114 acres of land to Orange County Produce to develop into … Continue reading →

The latest U.S. Agricultural Trade Outlook Forecast has reported the second highest agricultural trade surplus in history. According to the report, trade surplus is estimated to reach $28 billion, while U.S. farmers and ranchers are set to achieve $104.5 billion … Continue reading →

USDA scientists believe they have found the cause for a decline in bee colonies over the past few years. A combination of fungus and a family of viruses, when combined “there is a significant correlation with colony decline,” said Jay … Continue reading →

The Obama administration has offered $1.3 billion to settle complaints from female and Latino farmers who said they faced discrimination from USDA. As part of the proposal, the government would reach out to female and Latino farmers to make them … Continue reading →

Dairy farmers in Vermont who are struggling to make ends meet are being offered a crisis hotline to help deal with the stress of low milk prices, increased debt and a down economy. The “Farm First” program places licensed mental … Continue reading →

A compliance guide for mobile slaughter units has been released by the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. The document, which offers recommendations and not regulatory requirements, is intended for owners and managers of new or existing mobile slaughter units … Continue reading →

Dairy farmers trying to stay afloat amid the volatile fluctuation of milk prices are turning to co-ops to take advantage of the benefits that come with being part of a larger pool. Farmers have been producing more milk than needed … Continue reading →

USDA awarded $1.1 million to three Alabama institutions to help reach socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers and improve their participation in USDA programs. “These grants will help develop programs to ensure that African-Americans and other minority land owners have access … Continue reading →