The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is pleased to debut a video series highlighting important scientific advances that occurred because of ARS research. This first YouTube video highlights ARS’ role in …
Tom Nassif Wins Agriculturalist of the Year Award
The California State Fair announced that Tom Nassif, Western Growers President & CEO, has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious 2017 Agriculturalist of the Year Award for his …
$21.8 Million to Combat Citrus Disease
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced $21.8 million in available funding to combat and manage citrus greening disease, also known as Huanglongbing …
USDA Announces $150.2 Million in Funding through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced $150.2 million in available funding to support projects that build a foundation of knowledge in agricultural …
JBS Suspends Brazil Product After Meat Scandal
The world’s biggest packer, JBS, suspended meat production at 33 of its 36 meatpacking plants in Brazil as countries continue to ban Brazilian beef due to the corruption scandal and …
Rabo AgriFinance Partnering with FFA to Support Agriculture’s Future
Rabo AgriFinance has announced it will increase its donation to the National FFA organization, serving as a Five Star sponsor of FFA. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those …
Senate Ag Sets Perdue Hearing Time
The Senate Agriculture Committee Monday announced the time for Sonny Perdue’s confirmation hearing. Perdue is the last in line for a confirmation hearing, after being the last cabinet nominee announced …
St. Patrick’s Day Cabbage
Cathy Isom gives us the many reasons to LOVE cabbage and not just on St. Patrick’s Day. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk …
National Milk Producers Make Farm Bill Recommendations
The National Milk Producers Federation has released recommended changes to the Margin Protection Program in the next farm bill. The Federation says the proposed changes will ensure an effective safety …
Reflections of a Farm Broadcaster
California Farm Bureau Leaders and Young Farmers & Ranchers Make Strong Impression By Gary Cooper, founder and president, AgNet Media, Inc. Hats off to California Farm Bureau (CFB) President Paul …
New Research Challenges 2050 Agricultural Production Needs
New research suggests the world’s agricultural production may not need to double by 2050, but offered a wide range in what the increase in production may need to be. Sponsored …
USDA Invests $4.8 Million in University Agricultural Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced 19 grants totaling $4,790,100 to support agricultural science programs at non-land-grant universities. The funding is …
Oroville Dam: Evacuation Order Disrupts Farming in Affected Area
Evacuation of a large swath of land downstream from Oroville Dam during the weekend caused logistical headaches for farmers, ranchers and agricultural businesses within the affected area, while Department of …
New Venture for the National Farm Machinery Show
Dennis Slater, President of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, and Jason Rittenberry, CEO of the Kentucky State Fair, made a joint announcement at this week’s National Farm Machinery Show in …