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Farm Bill Program Helps Improve Water Quality in the Delaware River Watershed

January 29, 2015 Ann Mills, Deputy Under Secretary, Natural Resources and Environment

The Delaware River watershed is one of our nation’s most treasured resources. It is home to more than 7 million people and the water supply for more than 15 million in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. An historic new Farm Bill program at USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service...

Conservation

Old Dominion Agriculture by Numbers

January 29, 2015 Herman Ellison, Virginia State Statistician, National Agricultural Statistics Service

The Census of Agriculture is the most complete account of U.S. farms and ranches and the people who operate them. Every Thursday USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will highlight new Census data and the power of the information to shape the future of American agriculture. Nothing can...

Conservation

Don't Let Bacteria Score a Touchdown at Your Super Bowl Party

January 29, 2015 Jason Waggoner, Food Safety Education Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA

The Super Bowl is one of the most popular sporting events in the United States and the second largest food consumption day. This means there are many opportunities for Americans to come into contact with some nasty bacteria that can cause food poisoning. According to the National Restaurant...

Health and Safety