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 ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On …
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 ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those …
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 …
National Seeds Executive on Farm Bill, Pollinator Issues, Specialty Crops and More
Andy LaVigne, President and CEO at American Seed Trade Association, talks about the farm bill, pollinator issues, needs for specialty crops and other other topics. Andy LaVigne Interview Sponsored ContentLet’s …
Citrus Industry This Week: Higher Yield in CHMA; Citrus Forecast
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a report on a grove participating in a CHMA that is producing a higher yield as well as the latest …
Marketing Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, Cutting Out the Middle man
UC Davis Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Marketing Specialist Dr. Roberta Cook explains how the marketing techniques have changed over the years and how growers are targeting different consumers. Marketing …
Almond Board: Post Bloom Disease Management
In today’s Almond Update, we are taking on the topic of post bloom disease management. Brent A. Holtz, San Joaquin County Director and Farm Advisor, UC Coop Extension, says rain …
USDA Announces Support for Smarter Lunchrooms
Team Nutrition Grants Available to Improve the Health and Future of America’s Children WASHINGTON, March 12, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced $5.5 million in new grants to …