With the inclusion of a strong five-year sugar policy in the 2014 Farm Bill, the nation’s sugar producers are setting their sights on addressing the foreign sugar subsidies that make …
New Ad Campaign for the Dairy Industry
It’s been one of the most recognizable ad campaigns over the past twenty years. The “Got Milk” ad will be going away for new ads rolling out this week. The …
House and Senate Tax Leaders Pursuing Conflicting Tracts on Tax Breaks
House and Senate tax leaders are pursuing conflicting tracts on tax breaks and reform making it less likely major tax legislation will get done before the election. Pat Wolff, American …
USDA and White House Propose Ban on Junk Food Ads in Schools
USDA joins forces with the First Lady proposing a ban on the advertising of sodas and unhealthy snacks in public schools. Susan Carter has the story. USDA and White House …
New School Wellness Guidelines Info
First Lady Michelle Obama outlines the new school wellness guidelines. New School Wellness Guidelines Info Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On …
Schools Adopting Required Wellness Policy
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack telling how schools are accepting the required wellness policy. Schools Adopting Required Wellness Policy Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For …
Allowing More Students Access to Free School Meals
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack is also encouraging all schools to sign on to the community eligibility provision of the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act giving all student access to free meals where …
Ban Lifted for Some U.S. Turkey Exports to Russia
Some U.S. turkey exporters can now send their product to Russia, after that nation lifted a ban this week. Here is Rod Bain. Ban Lifted for Some U.S. Turkey Exports …
China Needs More Than Technology to be a Top Ag Producer
China is now the world’s second largest importer of food and agricultural products, but what would it take for China to become a huge exporter? Gary Crawford has the story. …
Wheat Suffering Onslaught of Harsh Conditions
The nation’s winter wheat is suffering an onslaught of harsh conditions. Here is Gary Crawford. Wheat Suffering an Onslaught of Harsh Conditions Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk …
Much of the Nation in the Deep Freeze Again
Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist, says that this week much of the nation east of the Rockies is in the deep freeze again, with some agricultural repercussions. Much of the Nation …
National Weather Forecast for March 4 – 10
Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist, outlines the national weather forecast for March fourth through the tenth. National Weather Forecast Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For …
Drought Leads to Early Removal of Almonds
Credit: California Farm Bureau Federation By Christine Souza Faced with severe water shortages, growers of nut crops such as almonds, walnuts and pistachios are making tough decisions that include removing …
Senator Galgiani Introduces Water Bond Legislation
Senator Cathleen Galgiani (D-Stockton) announced new legislation today to place a water bond on the November 2014 ballot that prioritizes water storage benefiting all Californians. SB 1370 greatly scales back …