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09/09/2011 12:45 PM EDT
The 2011 Feds Feed Families Food Drive coincided with an ongoing "Biggest Loser" weight loss contest among members of the Illinois FSA State Office and the RMA Springfield Regional Office. The objective: Team members must collectively lose the most weight and collect the least amount of food. That's right, the least amount of food by filling up the other team's collection box. Participants were divided into two teams — The Weapons of Mass Reduction and the Lollapalosers. Various challenges took place, including using pedometers to determine the most steps taken by a team, creative team building activities and the food...
09/09/2011 12:37 PM EDT
Smoke plumes from the wildfires in Texas that have destroyed more than 1,400 homes and thousands of acres of land can be seen from the International Space Station. (Click to see larger image).
09/08/2011 02:39 PM EDT
USDA is deploying personnel and resources to assist the efforts by federal, state and local authorities along the East Coast in response to the livestock and crop damage caused by Hurricane Irene. "We continue to closely coordinate with many partners to meet the immediate and plan for the long-term needs of those affected by Hurricane Irene," said Agriculture Secretary Vilsack. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to all who have suffered losses caused by this massive storm. USDA is ready to provide food, emergency assistance and other resources to the affected areas." Learn more.
09/08/2011 12:06 PM EDT
Certain bovine diseases could be part of a cows genetic makeup, according to a study by the USDA Agricultural Research Service. Researchers have discovered a location on a bovine chromosome that is associated with the incidence of pinkeye, foot rot and bovine respiratory disease. The results could provide an opportunity to produce cattle with increased disease tolerance, which could help reduce economic losses. Read more.
09/02/2011 03:03 PM EDT
"This week I traveled to North Carolina and Virginia to view the damage from Hurricane Irene, survey the response efforts, and meet with local residents. This trip was my fourth in as many months to make sure that the USDA is helping families rebuild and recover from natural disasters including tornados, wild fires, floods and drought. So I've seen how tough times are affecting folks across the nation, and particularly our farmers and ranchers. Unusual weather patterns have driven thousands of Americans from their homes, and threatened their livelihoods. And my heart goes out to all of those who have...
09/02/2011 01:50 PM EDT
Employees from the Jefferson and Dane County Farm Service Agency in Wisconsin got dirty for a good cause. The female-only Dirty Girl Mud Run — held at Milford Hills Hunt Club in Johnson Creek — is a 5K run with 11 military-inspired obstacles. A portion of the proceeds support breast cancer research, awareness and education. Participants included: Sue Andersen, Melissa Gross, Sara Eggert, Judy Lund, Tracy Brandel, Deb Schut, Haley Mell, Kelly Palmer, Jennifer Dempsey and Chrissy Spilde.
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