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Egg-STAT-ic About Eggs

April 14, 2020 Kim Ha, Market and Trade Economics Division, Economic Research Service

Did you know that in 2019, the U.S. produced more than 113 billion eggs? Here are some stats to help you learn more about this agricultural commodity tied to many springtime observances.

Research and Science

Delaware Rural Water Association Answers Call to Disinfect COVID-19 Exposed Facility

April 10, 2020 Denise Lovelady, USDA Rural Development State Director for Delaware & Maryland

I want to shine a light on a Delaware organization that stepped up in a crucial time of need. The Delaware Rural Water Association (DRWA) has emerged as Delaware’s leader in providing on-site technical assistance and specialized training for rural water and wastewater systems.

Coronavirus Rural

Montana Company Reeling in Protective Masks and Gowns

April 10, 2020 Charles Robison, Montana State Director, USDA Rural Development

“You get one life, fish it well.” The slogan of Simms Fishing Products in Bozeman, Mont. reflects their passion for making outstanding fishing gear. Not only is Simms the only wader manufacturer in the country today, they are also proud to offer an entire collection of “Made in the USA” products...

Coronavirus Rural

Regional Hubs Put Climate Resilience Theory to Practice

April 09, 2020 Scott Elliott, Agricultural Research Service

The United States and its territories have suffered five consecutive years of at least $10 billion weather and climate disasters. And, for five consecutive years, USDA’s Climate Hubs have been there to help American agriculture prepare for and respond to these and other major climate events.

Research and Science

Hawaii’s Crown Jewels of U.S. Agriculture

April 07, 2020 Shawn Clark, Hawaii State Statistician, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service

Without a doubt, Hawaii is an influencer’s paradise when it comes to spurring creativity for storytellers, brands, and entertainment on social media platforms of all kinds. But are these “influencers in the wild” missing out on the crowning jewel of U.S. agriculture? Maybe not, but there is a...

Research and Science

USDA Wildlife Services Highlights Wildlife Damage Management Tools

April 03, 2020 Gail Keirn, APHIS Legislative and Public Affairs

Invasive rodents on islands, predators eating livestock, vultures pecking at property, birds colliding with airplanes. Wildlife damage can take many forms. As such, wildlife managers need a variety of tools to help reduce damage.

Animals Technology

Rural Distance Learning Gets a Tech Boost in Oklahoma and Texas

April 02, 2020 Chad Rupe, Administrator, Rural Utilities Services

Hilliary Communications, which serves parts of Oklahoma and Texas, has reinforced its commitment to its customers and communities with a series of upgrades in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. This is especially important since students across the state will begin distance learning on April 6 as...

Broadband Rural

Rural Development Project Uses 3D Printing in Fight against COVID-19 Spread

April 01, 2020 Hilda Legg, Kentucky Rural Development State Director

As Kentucky does its best to battle the spread of COVID-19, state officials and medical providers have been looking for ways to answer the increasing need for medical personal protective equipment. One of those responding in a big way here in Kentucky is a somewhat unlikely source: Somerset...

Coronavirus Rural Technology

Going Outdoors While Social Distancing

March 31, 2020 Kathryn Sosbe, Office of Communication, USDA Forest Service

The idiom ‘be careful what you wish for’ is likely coming to roost for those of us who love to show off 193 million acres of national forests and grasslands.

Coronavirus Forestry Recreation

In Conversation with #WomeninAg: Helen Chipman, PhD, RDN

March 31, 2020 Kellie Burdette, Senior Communications Manager, National Institute of Food and Agriculture

In celebration of Women’s History Month, USDA is featuring Dr. Helen Chipman of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Dr. Chipman serves as Acting Division Director for Nutrition and Food Safety, and National Program Leader, Food and Nutrition Education.

Research and Science

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