WASHINGTON, May 2, 2014— Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement on the updated 2012 Census of Agriculture data: “The Census results reiterate the continued need for policies that …
California Cattleman Testifies Before House Committee
A California cattleman testified before the House Committee on Agriculture, sub-committee on Livestock Rural Development and Credit. Mike Smith of Harris Ranch told Chase Adams of the National Cattleman’s Beef …
New Report on Pesticide Use Gets Response From Agriculture
You may have heard something this week about a newly released report on pesticide use near schools, but unless you read or heard it here, you may not have gotten …
Unused Technology
Everett Griner ponders…Why aren’t farmers using all this new technology to tell the “real” story? Unused Technology Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those …
Old Farmers
Everett Griner looks at the new numbers just released. Old Farmers Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt …
Subcommittee Examines Economic Factors, Regulatory Burdens Plaguing the Livestock Industry
WASHINGTON – Rep. Rick Crawford, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Livestock, Rural Development, and Credit, today held a public hearing to review the state of the livestock …
USDA Announces Additional Support for Small and Midsized Farmers and Ranchers
Second major small farmer package this year includes research awards, technical assistance and marketing support WASHINGTON, April 29, 2014 – Today, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced additional support and resources …
New Report Hints at Possible Future Cattle herd Expansion
We now have a little bit more evidence that cattle producers are at least thinking about a future expansion of herds. Gary Crawford has the report. Possible Future Cattle Herd …
Grocery Prices Going Up
What is the latest on where food prices are going? Gary Crawford has the report. Grocery Prices Going Up Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection …
TPP Talks-Where the U.S. and Japan Stand
What is the latest status between the US and Japan to reach agreement on issues to move the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement forward? Rod Bain has the report. TPP Talks-Where …
FSA Looks at the Modern Delivery Service Center
If you deal with the local USDA Farm Service Agency, you may see changes in its shape and service in the future. Rod Bain reports. FSA Looks at the Modern …
Meeting to Focus on Future of CA Ag
The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will discuss issues related to innovations, advancements and careers within the agricultural sector at its upcoming meeting on Tuesday, May 6th at …
Guard Dogs
Everett Griner talks about a good way to protect your cattle. Guard Dogs Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals …
Pork Checkoff Updates Youth PQA Plus® Program
The Pork Checkoff has updated it’s Youth PQA Plus® program. The National Pork Board Vice President of Producer and Industry Relations, Bill Winkelman, says this program gives young producers information …