Operation Blue Force training exercises have been underway in Bakersfield in recent weeks, and AgNet Media’s Gary Cooper speaks with Mark Hooper, Director of Marketing for New Holland North America, …
Monsanto Farm Mom of the Year
2014 marks the 5th year of the Americas Farm Mom program sponsored by Monsanto. Monsanto’s Corporate Marketing Communications Director Jessica Simmons says the program is meant to highlight and showcase …
Tulare Co. Farm Bureau Backs Both Proposals
As communities around California continue to struggle with drought conditions, local leaders around the state are showing their support for water initiatives. Tulare Co. Farm Bureau Backs Both Proposals Sponsored …
Huanglongbing Leads Talks at Citrus Showcase
Hundreds of farmers attended the 2014 Citrus Showcase put on by California Citrus Mutual. Huanglongbing Leads Talks at Citrus Showcase Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On …
PEDv No Threat to Food Safety
The World Organization for Animal Health, OIE, says porcine epidemic diarrhea virus is not a reportable disease and no major pork importers are scaling back. Taylor Hillman reports. PEDv No …
TPP and Upcoming Presidential Visit to Asia
The President’s April visit to Asia could lend a hand in pushing a Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal forward. Rod Bain has the story. TPP and Upcoming Presidential Visit to …
Trade Promotion Authority in the Overall U.S. Trade Plan
How does Trade Promotion Authority fit into the overall picture when it comes to expanding US trade opportunities? Rod Bain has this story. Trade Promotion Authority in the Overall U.S. …
The History of Trade Promotion Authority
US Trade Representative Michael Froman explains the history of Trade Promotion Authority, and the relationship between Congress and the President to approve trade deals. The History and Purpose of Trade …
Far Too Early to Know Effect of Crisis on Ukraine Ag Sector
A Department of Agriculture analyst says it’s far too early to know if the current crisis in Ukraine will have major effects on that nation’s grain exports or spring planting. …
Why Young Farmers Get Into Farming
The average age of farmers is 50-years or older, but the USDA Radio team caught up with a new and beginning farmer who is only 36 and a part of …
Ag. Secretary Vilsack Proposes Different Way to Pay For Fighting Wildfires
In his proposed fiscal year 2015 budget request Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is suggesting a new way to pay for ever increasing costs of fighting wildfires. Gary Crawford with the …
It’s Full Steam Ahead for Farm Bill Implementation
Gary Crawford with the Agriculture Secretary saying his department is going full steam ahead on farm bill implementation. It’s Full Steam Ahead for Farm Bill Implementation Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk …
Spinach Genes Could Save Citrus Trees
GMO researchers are using spinach genes in citrus trees to protect against Huanglongbing. Taylor Hillman reports. Spinach Genes Could Save Citrus Trees Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those …
State Drought Task Force Kicks Off Meetings
As California’s farmers and ranchers struggle to keep their operations running with very little water, the state’s Drought Task Force kicks off a series of public meetings. Speaking at the …