USDA Shares 2015 Results: Building a Stronger Rural America through Partnership, Progress and Promise This year, millions of rural businesses and families were positively impacted by U.S. Department of Agriculture …
Chairman Conaway Statement on Agreement Reached at 10th WTO Ministerial Conference
House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway (R-TX) issued the following statement regarding the multilateral agreement reached at the 10th WTO Ministerial Conference in Nairobi, Kenya. “I appreciate the efforts …
Astronomer Dr. Laura Danly on Soil Health
Dr. Laura Danly of California’s Griffith Observatory is helping the U.S. Department of Agriculture promote its “healthy soils” campaign. So why is an astronomer talking about soil, rather than the …
Diabetes and Healthy Food Study
Eating healthier foods could help lower-income people better control their diabetes. That’s according to a recent pilot study by University of California San Francisco and Feeding America. Cathy Isom tells …
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Looks Back at 2015
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack looks back at 2015 and working lands for wildlife. Sponsored …
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Finalization of COP 21 Deal
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the finalization of the COP 21 deal in Paris: “The historic COP21 deal supports a better-nourished, stable, secure future for …
Agri View: 100 Mile Yard Sale
Everett Griner tells us just why the “100 Mile yard Sale” idea was developed in today’s Agri View. A new phenomenon is catching on. It is called the “100 Mile …
COOL Update: NFU on Voluntary Labeling
The National Farmers Union says repealing COOL is the wrong move and supports voluntary labeling of meat. Sabrina Hill speaks with NFU Senior Director of Programs, Chandler Goule. Sponsored ContentPurina …
Agri View: Avian Flu-No Small Problem
Everett Griner tells us what poultry officials are doing in an attempt to keep back-yard poultry safe from the spread of avian flu in today’s Agri View. Science is likely …
Poultry and the Hormone Myth Video
USPOULTRY has released a video on YouTube counteracting the myth that there are hormones used in poultry production. It comes after a report found most Americans have the wrong ideas …
Americans Wrong on Chicken Facts
Chickens are genetically modified. Chicken meat contains antibiotics. Meat chickens are raised in cages. All of these statements are wrong, but the majority of Americans believe them to be true. …
Understanding Antibiotics in Agriculture
What should consumers know about antibiotics in agriculture and livestock production? Registered dietitian nutritionist Nikki Putnam shares her thoughts. Sponsored ContentPurina Podcast: Managing for Success from One Life Phase to …
Collaboration Key to Antibiotic Stewardship
Human and animal health experts came together in Atlanta, Georgia Nov. 3-5 to discuss issues related to antibiotic resistance and to work toward increased antibiotic stewardship in human medicine and animal health. Sponsored …
COOL: WTO to Announce Retaliation
The World Trade Organization will announce retaliation levels against the United States under Country of Origin Labeling next week. Micheal Clements reports. Sponsored ContentPurina Podcast: Managing for Success from One …