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Five Signs You Might Be the Perfect 'Soil Mate'

February 13, 2017 Ron Nichols, NRCS

The hope in healthy soil is taking root across America. Farmers, ranchers, researchers, conservationists, non-profit organizations, foodies and others are all working to help regenerate our working lands by improving the health of function of our nation’s soil. So inspired by what they’re learning...

Conservation

USDA Scientific Integrity Policy Scores "Top Grade" in New Report

February 08, 2017 Dr. Doug Bannerman, Departmental Scientific Integrity Officer, USDA Office of the Chief Scientist

“Top grade,” “strong,” “substantially strengthened,” and “significantly improved,” may sound like reviews you might read about consumer products such as smart phones or televisions. However, these are the actual terms used by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) in its recent review of USDA’s...

Research and Science

How 4-H Rocks for Missouri Youth of All Abilities

February 07, 2017 Scott Elliott, National Institute of Food and Agriculture

4-H is about more than barnyard animals, it’s about emerging sciences, like rocketry and geographic information systems. 4-H is also about leadership, citizenship, and many other things, but one quality truly stands out: 4-H is about inclusion. In Missouri, 4-H clubs take an inclusive approach to...

Initiatives Research and Science

Win Super Bowl Viewing Party Host of the Year with our Food Safety Tips

February 03, 2017 Janice López-Muñoz, Food Safety Education Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA

It’s coming. The most popular TV event of the year — Super Bowl Sunday!!! That means the four F’s…Fun, Family, Friends and Food. The pressure is on. You don’t want to be the Super Bowl party host that your guests call — or even worse, post to social media — saying they got foodborne illness. If that...

Health and Safety

In Texas, Tradition and Innovation are "Continuing Resolutions" between Tribe and NRCS

February 01, 2017 Jocelyn Benjamin, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

This year, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will continue its resolution to build on its partnerships with Indian Country by supporting sustainably-managed crops and innovative ways to produce crops that are compatible with tribal cultures. An example of these efforts is the...

Conservation