by Richard Volpe, Annemarie Kuhns, and Ted Jaenicke USDA Economic Research Service What Is the Issue? Americans are buying more and more of their “food at home,” or groceries, from …
Daily Access to Local Foods for School Meals: Key Drivers
by Katherine Ralston, Elizabeth Beaulieu, Jeffrey Hyman, Matthew Benson, and Michael Smith USDA Economic Research Service What Is the Issue? USDA’s Farm to School Program was established in 2012 to improve …
The Western View: The Blossom Trail
Suddenly, its spring! Even with these sudden March rains we have bright blue skies and wild floral displays, and the Fresno County Blossom Trail is open again. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
The California Kitchen: Crispy Green Bean Tempura
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Crispy Green Bean Tempura with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch …
Farm City Newsday March 23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For …
Almond Board: Leaffooted Bug On The Move
The Almond Board of California said overwintering aggregations of leaffooted bug being monitored have started to break up and are moving into nearby orchards. Director of Agricultural Affairs Bob Curtis …
USDA Funding to Provide Fellowships for Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced more than $5 million in grants for fellowship opportunities for undergraduate students at colleges and …
National Chia Day
Cathy Isom tells us about the tiny and powerful seed with the reputation for being one of the most nutrient-rich foods on the planet. That’s coming up on This Land …
Meat Groups Want Disease Protection in Farm Bill
Beef, turkey, sheep and pork industry representatives all testified in favor of a stronger program to protect animals from disease, especially foot-and-mouth disease. The Hagstrom Report says the groups gave …
Consumer Groups Rally Against Rollbacks
A dozen consumer groups have banded together to work against legislation that would make it more difficult for the government to issue regulations. The groups have dubbed it the “filthy …
Brazil Meat Scandal an “Economic Embarrassment”
Brazil President Michel Temer (Mee’-shell Tuh-mehr’) called the recent scandal around Brazil’s sale of expired meats to other countries an “economic embarrassment” on Tuesday while more countries suspended meat imports …
Trump Ag Assistant Lists Administration Priorities
North Carolina native Ray Starling is still new to his role as Special Assistant to the President for Agriculture, Agricultural Trade, and Food Assistance. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …
Agri View: Power of Positive Thinking
Everett Griner talks about positive thinking keeping farmers going in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals …
U.S. Biodiesel Industry Calls Out Illegal Trading
The National Biodiesel Board filed an antidumping and countervailing duty petition, making the case that Argentine and Indonesian companies are violating trade laws by flooding the U.S. market with dumped …