American Seed Trade Association President Andy LaVigne says if we see anything accomplished this year it will be likely after the mid-term election. Immigration Reform Top Priority LaVigne sat down …
Debate Over GMO’s Continues
As debate over GMO’s continue, scientists and Executive Vice President for Food and Agriculture at Biotechnology Industry Organization, Dr. Cathleen Enright says they are vital to the future of our …
Disappointment in Court Water Case Ruling
In a case that started 5 years ago, the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit upholds protection of the Delta Smelt, without regard to the serious drought …
Administration Urged to Reject Japan TPP Offer
Randall Weiseman reports several agricultural organizations have joined together to voice their opposition to Japan negotiating position in the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership to exclude a number of ag products as …
USDA FY2015 Budget Proposal Impacts
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack shared with a House subcommittee how citizens would benefit as a result of USDA programs under the Department’s budget proposal. Secretary Vilsack also provides examples of benefits …
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting Your Operation from …
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 …
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting Your …
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 …
U.S. Beef and Pork Exports Performed Well in January
Despite rising prices and supplies, U.S. beef and pork exports performed well in January. U.S. Meat Export Federation Economist Erin Daley Borror discusses the prices. U.S. Beef and Pork Exports …
Leaders Conference Crucial for Policy Change
Over 400 farm bureau leaders from up and down the state attend the California Farm Bureau’s Leaders Conference. California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger says it is important to hear …
More USDA Actions Outlined to Help Small/Mid-Sized Farms
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack gives details of some things USDA is doing to give more help to small and mid-sized farmers. More USDA Actions Outlined to Help Small/Mid-Sized Farms Sponsored …