House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway (R-TX) issued the following statement in response to the Senate’s recently passed legislation requiring products of biotechnology to be labeled. “After spending the …
Farming from the Heart- Our Future
In the agriculture industry we understand the circle of life quite well. The seasons change, the crops are harvested, the animals go to feed the world. And by the next …
Senate Passes GMO Labeling Legislation
Late last night, various agriculture groups came out to thank the U.S. Senate for passing the Roberts-Stabenow food biotechnology labeling measure, otherwise known as the GMO labeling bill (S.764) by …
Hot Dog Etiquette
There is such a thing as Hot Dog Etiquette. Cathy Isom gives us some tips on the dos and don’ts when it comes to serving and eating hot dogs. That’s coming …
Almond Board: Prepare for Almond Conference
It’s time to lock in hotel reservations for this year’s Almond Conference. The Almond Board is inviting growers from around the state to the 44th annual Almond Conference. It is …
Military Leaders on Agriculture and National Security
Former Military Leaders Highlight the Importance of Agriculture and National Security The House Agriculture Committee held a hearing to examine the on-the-ground experiences of former military leaders and the connection …
National Hot Dog Month
July is National Hot Dog Month, and according to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council. Cathy Isom tells us about a month long celebration for the picnic and ballpark …
Agri View: Direct Marketing
Everett Griner talks about farmers using direct marketing in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and OpportunitySeptember 8, 2025Gut Health for Baby Calves: Why Prebiotics …
3,000 Fewer Items on Vermont Grocery Store Shelves
Vermont’s GMO labeling law went into effect last Friday and will change what grocery shoppers see in stores across the state. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and OpportunitySeptember …
Farm Bureau Entrepreneurship Challenge in Judging Phase
More than 350 applications from 39 states are officially entered into the American Farm Bureau’s Third Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge. Entrepreneurs competing in the challenge are vying for $145,000 in startup …
Conaway re: Global Food Security Act
Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway (R-TX) issued the following statement after the House passed S.1252, the Global Food Security Act of 2016. “As I have mentioned before, the agricultural …
Senate to Vote on GMO Bill
Action is expected at any time on the latest GMO bill. The Senate is scheduled to vote Wednesday on whether or not to move ahead with cloture on the compromise …
California Water Alliance Changes Initiative Plans
There’s a stall in a movement to change California water policy. The California Water Alliance is pulling back its signature gathering campaign in order to change the wording on its …
World Food Prize Honors
The World Food Prize honors outstanding individuals who make vital contributions to improving the quality, quantity or availability of food throughout the world. Cathy Ism tells us about the sweet …