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No Más Hambre: Un llamado a la acción comunitaria

December 21, 2012 Roxana Barillas, Subdirectora del Centro para Organizaciones Religiosas y Comunitarias del Departamento de Agricultura de EE.UU.

La cumbre NO MAS HAMBRE celebrada recientemente en Washington DC para crear conciencia sobre el hambre en la comunidad latina reunió a líderes gubernamentales, grupos sin fines de lucro, empresas y miembros de la comunidad para hablar sobre soluciones a un problema endémico que a menudo pasa...

Spanish Food and Nutrition

'Tis the Season to be Counted: U.S. Farmers Give the Gift that Keeps Giving By Participating in 2012 Census

December 18, 2012 Renee Picanso, NASS Census and Survey Division Director

The end of December is typically marked by people returning holiday gifts that don’t fit or aren’t quite right. But this year, farmers and ranchers across the country can give themselves a gift that won’t be returned and will keep on giving even after the holiday season – a voice for their industry...

Research and Science

Detallitos en inocuidad alimentaria para llenar las medias festivas de tus cocineros favoritos

December 13, 2012 Maribel Alonso, Technical Information Specialist, USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline

Hoy en día, todo el mundo es un sabelotodo en alimentos, o proclama ser un experto en todo lo relacionado a la comida. Para agregar a la multitud de recomendaciones para regalos de cocina que muchas páginas cibernéticas han creado durante este mes, la Línea de Información sobre Carnes y Aves del...

Spanish Health and Safety

What’s Next for Agriculture? Secretary Vilsack Wants to Hear from You!

December 13, 2012 Amanda Eamich, Director of Web Communications

Last week we asked why young Americans should care about the Farm Bill by inviting you to use social media to help tell the story about what is at stake in your lives and communities. The response has been overwhelming! We read tweets from aspiring young scientists about the importance of the Farm...

Conservation Energy Rural Research and Science

U.S. Food Shopping Out of Sync with Nutritional Advice

December 11, 2012 Richard Volpe, Food Markets Branch, Economic Research Service

This post is part of the Science Tuesday feature series on the USDA blog. Check back each week as we showcase stories and news from USDA’s rich science and research portfolio. Many of our diets aren’t what they should be. Americans eat fewer fruits and vegetables than Federal nutrition guidance...

Food and Nutrition Research and Science

President’s Council of Advisors Releases First Study on the Value of Agricultural Research, Declares U.S. ‘Undisputed World Leader’

December 07, 2012 Matt Herrick, Office of Communications

The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) today presented a report on the importance of USDA’s leadership in agricultural research. The Council is a diverse group of individuals appointed by the President from across the basic and applied scientific community to advise...

Research and Science

Why Should Young People Care About The Farm Bill?

December 07, 2012 Rachael Dubinsky and Rebecca Frank, Office of Communications

As young people that grew up in urban areas, it’s easy to wonder why we, or our peers, should care about the Farm Bill. The truth of the matter is, the Farm Bill affects more than just farmers. As Congress works to pass a new Farm Bill before the end of the year, it’s crucial to make our voices...

Conservation USDA Results Food and Nutrition Rural Research and Science

A New Tool for Breeding Better Wheat

December 04, 2012 Olin Anderson, Research Leader, Agricultural Research Service Genomics and Gene Discovery Research Unit, Albany, Calif.

This post is part of the Science Tuesday feature series on the USDA blog. Check back each week as we showcase stories and news from the USDA's rich science and research portfolio. An international team of scientists, including some from USDA’s Agricultural Research Service, has identified the 90,000...

Research and Science

Year-End Statistics Critical to Farm Disaster and Insurance Programs for Producers

December 04, 2012 Bob Bass, Director, NASS National Operations Center

This post is part of the Science Tuesday feature series on the USDA blog. Check back each week as we showcase stories and news from USDA's rich science and research profile. At the end of the year, some producers may be feeling survey fatigue from responding to numerous requests from USDA’s National...

Research and Science

Pueblo of Acoma Tribal Youth Connect to the Land Through Science

November 30, 2012 Erika Gallegos, Public Affairs Specialist, Forest Service

This post is part of the Science Tuesday feature series on the USDA blog. Check back each week as we showcase stories and news from USDA's rich science and research profile. Known for its vibrant culture, distinctive art, and customary traditions rooted in Native American pottery and connection to...

Research and Science