USDA Micro Farm Program
A USDA crop insurance program that can benefit beekeepers Ana Heck and Florencia Colella | Farmers Advance Beekeepers know that unavoidable natural causes can have…
Read MoreUSDA
USDA NIFA Invests $16M for Undergraduate Agriculture
USDA NIFA Invests $16M for Undergraduate Agriculture Research and Extension Experiences This initiative helps provide opportunities for undergraduate students, including those from underrepresented and…
Read More
USDA Takes Action to Strengthen Pollinator Research Support
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced its strengthened commitment to advancing research and programmatic priorities that support pollinator health by soliciting nominations…
Read More
Texas IPM Teachings
Expanding Texas’ integrated pest management teachings New federal grant to implement economically, environmentally effective pest management statewide outreach Pest management outreach to…
Read More
Honey Bees on the Move: USDA/ERS Webinar
Webinar Details Date: Thursday, June 24, 2021 Time: 1:00 PM ET Duration: 1 hour Host: Jennifer Bond, Economic Research Service, USDA Description: In this webinar,…
Read More
USDA Honey Report
Honey ISSN: 1949-1492 Released March 18, 2021, by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Agricultural Statistics Board, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). United…
Read More
What Does the New Ruling on Oxalic Acid in Honey Mean?
What Does the New Ruling on Oxalic Acid in Honey Mean? Meghan Milbrath Photo credit: Matt Hoepfinger Guest Blogger and Collaborator: Dr. Meghan Milbrath,…
Read More
Tell The EPA and USDA What You Think About Pollinator Health, And What They Should Do About It!
As part of the U.S. Government’s efforts to promote the health of honey bees and other pollinators, the Pollinator Health Task Force (the Task…
Read MoreTell EPA, USDA About Pollinator Health
Tell The EPA and USDA What You Think About Pollinator Health, And What They Should Do About It! As part of the U.S. Government’s…
Read MoreJeff Pettis Steps Down
Change At Beltsville. Jeff Pettis Steps Down. After nine productive years, Dr. Jeffery Pettis is stepping down as Research Leader of the USDA-ARS Bee…
Read MoreChange At Beltsville. Jeff Pettis Steps Down.
After nine productive years, Dr. Jeffery Pettis is stepping down as Research Leader of the USDA-ARS Bee Research Laboratory (BRL) in Beltsville, MD, and…
Read MoreUSDA Helps Beginning Beekeepers
USDA Announces New Support for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers, and increases beginning beekeeper loss payments. Department Implementing New Farm Bill Programs, Unveiling New Centralized…
Read MoreNew Organic Regs Coming Soon
New Organic Beekeeping Regs Coming Soon USDA/AMS Publication ID: Spring 2014 Title: National Organic Program, Organic Apiculture Practice Standard, NOP-12-0063 Abstract: This action proposes…
Read MoreNew Conservation Program
New USDA Conservation Program From Secretary Vilsack: This week, USDA and its partners launched a new conservation initiative, the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP),…
Read MoreUSDA-Focus On Honey Bee Health. Pettis.
USDA – Focus on Honey Bee Health Statement of Jeff Pettis Research Leader USDA – Agricultural Research Service Testimony before the House Committee on…
Read MoreUSDA Blog, Honey Bee Health
Pollinator Health and the USDA. Who knew they had a blog? This post is part of the Science Tuesday feature series on the USDA…
Read MoreStrengthen Wildlife Habitat Grands Available
USDA Announces New Landmark Conservation Initiatives New Programs Authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill Help Restore Wetlands, Support Outdoor Recreation Activities, Boost the Economy…
Read MoreMoney for Bee Food!
Money For Food…It’s About Time! Alan Harman The U.S. Department of Agriculture is providing close to $3 million in technical and financial assistance for…
Read MoreUSDA trumps State law
Court says USDA is sole enforcer for organics From The Packer The California Court of Appeals ruled consumers do not have the right to…
Read More