Farm Compliance

Citrus Under Attack

Written by NAPSI
Saturday, 30 April 2011
(NAPSI) - A disease called huanglongbing (HLB) that’s often carried by a small insect called the Asian Citrus Psyllid (ACP) is threatening the oranges, mandarin oranges, lemons, limes and tangerines that you like to eat.
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USDA Funds Special Wetlands Initiative in Red River Valley

Written by River News Now
Saturday, 23 April 2011
Washington, DC - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that up to $10 million will be available to help eligible landowners in three states reduce flooding, restore wetlands and enhance wildlife habitat in the Red River Valley Watershed through the USDA's Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP). The Red River Valley Watershed experiences moderate to severe flooding annually, with record flooding every few years.
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USDA Awards Grant to the University of Hawaii to Help Prevent Childhood Obesity

Written by Farm Compliance
Saturday, 23 April 2011
Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced a $25 million grant to the University of Hawaii to develop obesity prevention strategies among native populations in the Pacific Region, continuing USDA's commitment to meet the rising challenge of obesity in the United States, especially in American youth.
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USDA Report Outlines Renewable Power Opportunities for Rural Communities

Written by Futures
Saturday, 23 April 2011
Washington, DC - USDA today issued a report that identifies and discusses the wide array of renewable power opportunities available to producers in rural America. The report, titled Renewable Power Opportunities for Rural Communities, is intended to serve as a summary and guide to assist rural utilities that may be considering investing in a renewable electricity generation project and for policymakers who may be considering how to encourage such investments.
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USDA Identifies Infrastructure and Economic Opportunities for Regional Producers

Written by Justin Case
Saturday, 23 April 2011
Washington, DC - Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan released the results of a nationwide analysis of food hubs and provided highlights of how Michigan can tap into USDA's 'Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food' initiative, which promotes local and regional food systems by stimulating community economic development and facilitating efforts to expand access to affordable fresh and local food.
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