The Farm Bureau Women’s Communications Boot Camp is open to all women who are Farm Bureau members and want to enhance their communication and leadership skills. Cathy Isom tells us …
First-Ever National Academy of Sciences Prize
Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research Establishes National Academy of Sciences Prize in Food and Agriculture Sciences with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Support Nominations Now Open for First Annual …
Agri View: Fire Ant Problem
Everett Griner talks about a bigger, more powerful, fire ant in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt RamseyNovember 4, …
A visit to ‘The FARM’
One of the most popular sites at the California State Fair is known simply as “The FARM”. It is where fair goers get a glimpse at what is happening in …
National I Love Horses Day
Cathy Isom fills us in on why today is special for horse and equestrian lovers across the nation. Today is National I love Horses Day! That’s coming up on This …
U.S. Breweries Ride Labeling Wave
Six U.S. breweries, including three of the largest, will start posting nutritional information on all containers for sale by 2020. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On …
NPPC Opposes Proposed Animal Welfare Changes
The National Pork Producers Council wants its members to voice their opinions on the new organic animal welfare standards proposed by the U.S. Department of Ag. The standards are unprecedented …
Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Deal Goes to A Vote
A free trade agreement between Canada and Ukraine was signed on Monday and will go to a vote in the parliaments of both countries for approval. AgCanada says the deal is expected …
Women-In-Ag Trade Mission to the Far East in September
The U.S. Department of Agriculture began its Women in Ag Initiative as a way to highlight the role that women play in the agriculture industry. The goal is to encourage …
Ag Groups Host Events at Party Conventions
Farm and agribusiness groups are planning their traditional events at the upcoming Republican and Democratic party conventions this month. DTN/The Progressive Farmer reports they’ll have some competition from a group …
House Passes GMO Labeling Bill
The national GMO labeling law now heads to the president’s desk. The House quickly passed the version of the law that was passed by the Senate last week. Sponsored ContentLet’s …
NIFA Announces Funding
NIFA Announces $8.3 Million in Available Funding to Support Innovative Small Businesses The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced more than $8.3 million …
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantines
Quarantines are now in place in both Merced and Monterey Counties due to recent Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) detections. One ACP was detected near the City of Merced in Merced …
Funding for Farmworker Housing
California gets $18 million from federal program for farmworker housing The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $26 million to help provide safe and sanitary housing for farmworkers in nine …