Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) needs more funding to continue distributing aid to farmers hit by low commodity prices.
State Ag Directors Say Next Farm Bill Could Provide Relief
A group of state agriculture directors says the next farm bill could offer relief to farmers in the midst of lower commodity prices and lower farm income. The National Association …
Help for Controling Woody Vegetation
What are some of the available resources for landowners to keep woody vegetation from overrunning their property? Rod Bain reports.
Farm Bureau Survey Shows Lower Food Prices
Lower retail prices for several foods, including eggs, whole milk, cheddar cheese, chicken breast, sirloin tip roast and ground chuck resulted in a decrease in the American Farm Bureau Federation’s …
Ag Groups Urge Swift Resolution on Shipping Company Bankruptcy
Agriculture groups, including the American Soybean Association, are asking the U.S. Commerce Department to assist in finding a quick resolution to the Hanjin (Han-gin) Shipping Company bankruptcy.
Heritage Foundation Slams Farm Bill
The Heritage Foundation last week released its most sweeping critique of U.S. agriculture policy, according to Politico. The foundation called on Congress to revamp its approach to crop insurance, food …
Agri View: Bee Survival
Everett Griner talks about a challenge for bee keepers in today’s Agri View.
Food Security in the United States in 2015
An estimated 12.7 percent of American households were food insecure at least some time during the year in 2015, meaning they lacked access to enough food for an active, healthy …
Studies Continuing on Creating Possible USDA Trade Post
The USDA is still working on studies dealing with possibly creating a new Under Secretary for trade.
USDA Building Foundation for GMO Label Law Future Implementation
The new GMO food label law will be put into effect by the next administration, but the current team at the Agriculture Department is working to build a solid foundation …
Experts Interpret Overtime Bill’s Effect on Farms
Now that Gov. Brown has signed the agricultural overtime bill, Assembly Bill 1066, employment specialists are working to interpret its provisions and help farmers and ranchers to prepare for them.
Canada Producers Share Agribusiness Merger Fears
Farm groups in Canada are voicing concerns over the latest flurry of merger and acquisitions within the agribusiness industry. Just a day after a U.S. Senate committee held a hearing …
Medicinal Garden
Today Cathy Isom gives us some healthy tips about growing our own medicinal garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours.
Farm Groups Cautious of Merger Trend
Farm groups are showing caution regarding the recent merger and acquisition trend in the agriculture industry, while companies included in the trend say innovation will benefit from the changes. At …