As debate over GMO’s continue, scientists and Executive Vice President for Food and Agriculture at Biotechnology Industry Organization, Dr. Cathleen Enright says they are vital to the future of our …
Disappointment in Court Water Case Ruling
In a case that started 5 years ago, the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit upholds protection of the Delta Smelt, without regard to the serious drought …
Administration Urged to Reject Japan TPP Offer
Randall Weiseman reports several agricultural organizations have joined together to voice their opposition to Japan negotiating position in the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership to exclude a number of ag products as …
USDA FY2015 Budget Proposal Impacts
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack shared with a House subcommittee how citizens would benefit as a result of USDA programs under the Department’s budget proposal. Secretary Vilsack also provides examples of benefits …
Pilot Programs Could Reduce SNAP Enrollment Numbers
Employment related pilot programs under the new Farm Bill could reduce Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program enrollment figures. Rod Bain and Secretary Vilsack explain. Pilot Programs Could Reduce SNAP Enrollment Numbers Sponsored …
Ag Sec. Vilsack on Modernizing the Poultry Inspection System
Greater efficiency in the poultry inspection process is behind a proposal to modernize inspection efforts, according to the Agriculture Secretary. Rod Bain has the story with Secretary Vilsack. Modernizing the …
Red Meat and Poultry Production Lowered
The latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report was released this week, and when it comes to the Livestock, Poultry, and Dairy section, the 2014 forecast of total red …
Farming Opportunities for Veterans
Opportunities are growing for veterans who seek a career in agriculture. Rod Bain has the story. Farming Opportunities for Veterans Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and OpportunitySeptember …
U.S. Meat Exports May Exceed Last Year’s Shipments
Even with beef exports below last year, this country’s total 2014 exports of all meats will top those of 2013. Gary Crawford has the report. U.S. Meat Exports May Exceed …
A Collaboration to Bring U.S. Goods to Chinese Marketplace
Success in selling U.S. food products in China e-commerce style is the benefits of an effort by USDA and an e-commerce business. Rod Bain reports with Keith Schneller of the …
Prop 2 Deadline Looming, Lawsuit Grows
As the deadline for Prop 2 compliant eggs in California nears, more states are joining the lawsuit against AB1437 which mandates imported eggs to be Prop 2 complaint as well. …
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA March 14, 2014
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… http://usda.gov/oce/weather/index.htm http://www.usda.gov/oce/commodity/was… Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth …
Farm Bill Cotton Info Comes to CA
The National Cotton Council is holding 49 meetings across the US for farmers in the 15 cotton belt states. The meetings are focused on educating farmers on the Agriculture Act …
Ruling in CA Water Case
Today, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued a decision in the appeal taken from the District Court’s judgment that the December 2008 biological opinion on …