Today, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued a decision in the appeal taken from the District Court’s judgment that the December 2008 biological opinion on …
National Seeds Executive on Farm Bill, Pollinator Issues, Specialty Crops and More
Andy LaVigne, President and CEO at American Seed Trade Association, talks about the farm bill, pollinator issues, needs for specialty crops and other other topics. Andy LaVigne Interview Sponsored ContentLet’s …
Citrus Industry This Week: Higher Yield in CHMA; Citrus Forecast
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a report on a grove participating in a CHMA that is producing a higher yield as well as the latest …
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 …
Crop Progress Around the State
Sabrina Hill gives us an update on crop progress around California. Crop Progress Around the State Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt …
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 …
California Seed Association Kicks Off 74th Annual Convention
The California Seed Association kicks off its 74th annual convention this week in Santa Barbara. Seed company and seed dealers from around the state gather a couple times each year …
USDA Video: Seed Preservation and Research at USDA
The goal of USDA’s seed research and preservation efforts is to help maintain a healthy agriculture system. For more information: Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On …
Renowned Branding Expert Ira Blumenthal Addresses Agriculture
At the California Seed Association meeting in Santa Barbara this week, famed business branding expert Ira Blumenthal says seed companies and farmers should embrace change to remain relevant and viable as …
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 …
New Access to Capital for Small and Mid-Sized Farmers
Giving better access to capital is one important way to assist small and mid-sized farmers and ranchers. New Access to Capital for Small and Mid-Sized Farmers Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock …
Expanded Support for Small and Mid-Sized Farmers and Ranchers
USDA is expanding efforts to support small and mid-sized farmers and ranchers. Susan Carter reports with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Expanded Support for Small and Mid-Sized Farmers and Ranchers Sponsored …
Battling Consumer Misconceptions about GMOs
There is a lot of misinformation in the public about GMOs. Dr. Cathleen Enright, Executive Vice President for Food and Agriculture at Biotechnology Industry Organization, says the ag industry is …
USDA Citrus March Crop Forecast has Slight Change
The USDA citrus crop forecast releasd this morning has a slight change in the Valencia oranges for California. The next crop forecast will be released April 9th at approximately 9:00 …