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 …
The White House and USDA Announce School Wellness Standards
First Lady Michelle Obama and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announce proposed school wellness standards and roll out of breakfast and lunch programs for schools that serve low …
USDA Grant for Pollinator Health, CA Left Out
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will provide close to $3 million in technical and financial assistance for interested farmers and ranchers to help improve …
More Cotton Acres in 2014 Nationwide, But CA Planting Less
U.S. cotton producers told the Nation Cotton Council they intend to plant over 11 million acres of cotton in 2014, or 8.2 percent more than was planted in 2013, in …
Application Period Open for Produce Industry Leadership Program
Those interested in the United Fresh Produce Industry Leadership Program have until April 7, 2014, to apply. Julie McPeake has more. Application Period Open for Produce Industry Leadership Program To …
Higher Beef Prices Here to Stay
Recently released government data shows retail beef prices climbed roughly five-percent last year. Higher Beef Prices Here to Stay Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection …