The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is disappointed by some of the changes that are proposed by an advisory committee that are crafting the “Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary …
World Rice Balance Sheets Update
World Agricultural Outlook Board Chairman Dr. Mark Jekanowski explains the changes in both world and U .S. rice balance sheets this month. “Few changes this month in our rice outlook. …
Flu Vaccines for Farm Workers
This flu season, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched a program to provide free seasonal flu vaccines to some farm workers. In rural communities …
American Agriculture History Minute: First Land-Grant College Founded Under the Morrill Act
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Kansas State University, originally named Kansas State Agricultural College, was founded in Manhattan February 16, 1863, during the American Civil War. …
AFBF President Duvall Seeks Fix for H-2A Farm Labor Issues
Farm labor has been an ongoing issue for the ag industry. C.J. Miller recently spoke with one of the nation’s top ag leaders, who says he’ll be pushing lawmakers in …
Diving into Food Data Central
USDA’s comprehensive website for food data recently received an update, including information available to groups from researchers to consumers. Rod Bain reports. USDA’s FoodData Central is USDA’s comprehensive source of …
Advisory Committee Recommendation Report for Dietary Guidelines
What are among the takeaways contained in a recently issued federal advisory committee report focused on the next set of dietary guidelines for Americans? Rod Bain reports. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
American Agriculture History Minute: Morrill Act of 1862 and Land-Grant Universities
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Land -grant universities exist in nearly every state as a result of the Morrill Act of 1862. And when we think …
American Agriculture History Minute: Agricultural College and Modern Farm Legislation Enacted
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. In 1856, the Iowa General Assembly enacted legislation to establish the Iowa Agricultural College and Model Farm. This institution is now …
USDA Ag Outlook Forum Registration Underway
The online registration page is now available for the Agriculture Department’s 101st edition of its Ag Outlook Forum scheduled in late February 2025. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Former Ag Secretary Purdue Gives Insight on Trump Ag Sec Pick
By now, you’ve likely heard of Brooke Rollins. She’s President Trump’s nominee to become the next Ag Secretary and lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). She also has the …
Lawmakers Press FDA on Use of Dairy Terms in Labeling Imitation Dairy Products
During a recent Senate hearing on Capitol Hill, farm state lawmakers pressed officials from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about the use of dairy terms in labeling imitation dairy …
Record NRCS Program Acreage Enrollment
Fiscal Year 2024 proved to be a banner year regarding acres enrolled in the various USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …
Farm Labor Survey Released
Rising farm labor costs are adding to the financial pressures on farmers and ranchers, particularly those using the H2A farm work program. Samantha Ayoub, economist for the American Farm Bureau …