Everett Griner talks about FDA recalls on contaminated food taking too long in today’s Agri View.
Food and Agriculture Co-op Income Again Sets Record
Net Income for Top 100 Co-ops Rose by 14 Percent Net income for the nation’s agricultural cooperatives soared by 14 percent last year, according to data released today by the …
New Report Shows Growth in Biobased Contribution to U.S. Economy
A new study shows that the biobased economy is growing in its impact on the U.S. economy.
Safety-Net Payments to Farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that many of the 1.7 million farms that enrolled in either the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs will …
World Dairy Expo Kicks off in Madison, WI
The 50th anniversary of the World Dairy Expo kicks off in Madison, Wisconsin, with record participation in the Youth Fitting Contest.
Support for Rural Cooperative Businesses and Organizations
Grants Will Help Create Jobs, Boost Rural Economies in 22 States Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is awarding 29 grants totaling $5.8 million to help rural cooperatives create jobs …
Concerns Grow at USDA as Farmer Responses to Crop Surveys Drop
USDA officials concerned as fewer farmers are electing to respond to USDA crop surveys. Gary Crawford has the story.
Most Consumers Say They Lack Access to Information about Food
New research by the from The Center for Food Integrity shows consumers want more information about food and how it’s produced. The research, announced last week, shows only 28 percent …
Banking Group Supports Bill Offering Tax Relief for Rural Lending
The Independent Community Bankers of America last week endorsed legislation that the organization says would provide tax relief for farmers. The group says the Enhancing Credit Opportunities in Rural America …
USDA to Require Meat Packers to Report Online Cattle Buys
The Department of Agriculture said last week it will require meat packers to report cattle purchases made through an online auction platform.
National 4-H Week
Cathy Isom tells us about the national week-long celebration for the nation’s largest youth organization. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours.
NIFA Awards Community Food Projects
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced details on investments of $8,640,000 in 33 projects to foster self-sustaining solutions that help make healthy …
Mosquito Scents
Cathy Isom tells us about the scents that can draw and also repel mosquitoes. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours.
California Saw Snow Drought in 2016
Statewide water conservation vital for surviving uncertain climate future California’s 2016 Water Year draws to a close, ending a fourth year marked by meager precipitation that fell more often as …