Anne Hazlett, Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development, says the USDA is accepting applications for grants to fund broadband infrastructure projects in unserved rural communities. She says e-connectivity is …
Partisan Farm Bill a No-Go in the Senate
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says the Senate Ag Committee is on track to release a bipartisan farm bill after the Easter recess. Politico says Grassley is warning lawmakers that a …
Agri View: Elimination of Slaughterhouses
Everett Griner talks about eliminating slaughterhouses not such a good idea in today’s Agri View. It is a very large group of people who don’t like the way animals are …
The California Kitchen: Agent Spinach Dip
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Agent Spinach Dip with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Marinated Artichokes 1/4 C …
Secretary Perdue Celebrates National Ag Day
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement regarding National Agriculture Day and President Donald J. Trump’s Proclamation recognizing the importance of America’s farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers: “For …
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-20-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. Happy National Ag Day! We hear from the California Women for Agriculture who will be speaking …
California Agriculture Day Celebration at the State Capitol
California Agriculture Day is an annual event to celebrate the state’s agricultural community by highlighting the hard work of farmers and the variety of commodities they produce. The day will …
Celebrating National Ag Day
This is the day for agriculture. Cathy Isom tells us why we are celebrating 45 years of Agriculture in America. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Tuesday, March …
Colombia Increases Ethanol Mandate to 10 Percent
The Colombian government increased its national blend mandate for ethanol to E10 as of the beginning of this month. Government officials in Colombia say sugar prices dropped considerably in early …
House Committee Seeking Reauthorization of Animal Drug Legislation
Lawmakers are seeking to renew the Animal Drug User Fee Act and the Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments, set to expire later this year. Last week, the House Energy …
EU, U.S., to Talk Tariff Exemption
The European Union and U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross are meeting in Washington, D.C. this week to consider a potential tariff exemption. The EU is exploring an exemption from President …
House Democrats Want to Review Farm Bill Draft
Democrats on the House Agriculture Committee have asked ranking member Collin Peterson to stop negotiating on the farm bill until Chairman Mike Conaway releases the bill to the full committee. …
Agri View: Trade, Politics Impacting Farm Jobs
Everett Griner talks about how trade and politics directly impacting jobs on the farm, and farming in today’s Agri View. The uncertainty of the future of NAFTA has a lot …
The California Kitchen: Corned Beef Untamed
Did you have a sub-par St. Patrick’s Day meal this last weekend? The California Kitchen has a recipe for you. Here is what you will need: 2 lbs of Diced …