Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing more than $300 million to help hundreds of small businesses across the country save money on …
Advisory Committee on Agriculture Statistics to Meet
The annual meeting of the Advisory Committee on Agriculture Statistics will take place in Washington, D.C. on Nov. 8-9, 2016. The agenda includes a discussion of the 2017 Census of …
Extension Educators Receive National Honors
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), Cooperative Extension System, and the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) today announced that Stephen D. Green, …
A Look at the Corn Harvest
Some corn growers are still playing catchup on corn harvesting. Gary Crawford has the story. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt RamseyNovember …
Farm City Newsday Podcast for October 25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals …
American Butter Institute Board Elects New Leadership
John Ellenberger of Land O’ Lakes, Inc. was elected the new president of the American Butter Institute at the group’s Board of Directors’ meeting in mid-October. The board also designated …
‘Stealth Visits’ Concern the Livestock Industry
A California egg farm was the victim of “stealth visits” by an animal activist group. Industry groups warn growers to be vigilant about basic security and educating employees. Sponsored ContentLet’s …
Plenty of Pumpkins
Cathy Isom tells us why we shouldn’t have a problem picking out the perfect pumpkin to make our jack-o’-lantern for our Halloween festivities this year. That’s coming up on “This …
Los Angeles Schools Reconsider Flavored Milk
The Los Angeles Unified School District last week voted to loosen restrictions on flavored milks in school. The 6-1 vote allows chocolate and strawberry milk back into the city’s public …
DuPont Planning Sale of Herbicide Business
DuPont is planning to sell a company-owned herbicide business to reduce potential antitrust concerns to a $59 billion merger with U.S. competitor Dow Chemical Co. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk …
Belgium Region Ignoring Deadline, Leaving Infinite Timeline on CETA
A small region of Belgium that blocked a major trade deal last week between the European Union and Canada won’t give in on its position. Belgium’s Wallonia region had until …
Federal Court to Decide Fate of R-CALF Suit
A federal court will consider a lawsuit against the Beef Checkoff. Food Safety News reports anything from a dismissal to a temporary restraining order for the plaintiffs could occur. Sponsored …
Rural Mainstreet Index Reaches Lowest Level Since Recession
The October Rural Mainstreet Index by Creighton University fell to its lowest level since April of 2009. The monthly survey fell below the neutral growth mark for the 14th straight …
Agri View: Refrigeration
Everett Griner talks about how refrigeration changed food delivery and shipping in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt RamseyNovember …