Nebraska Program Attracts Veterinarians
A new grant program in Nebraska will help bring more veterinarians to rural areas by requiring they stay for eight years and work in the food animal industry.
USDA Weekly Crop Progress Report
Corn was 4% planted as of Sunday, April 13, and winter wheat was rated 47% good to excellent, according to USDA NASS's weekly Crop Progress report released on Monday.
Plan Would Slash Local FSA Offices
The website Government Executive, which covers the federal workforce, first reported Tuesday that White House documents from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposes to slash local Farm Service Agency staff and close local offices around the country.