California State Government’s Our Promise campaign, an opportunity for all state employees to practice charitable giving at work, is coming off a successful 2015 campaign that saw 37,000 employees contribute …
Toolkit to Assess Economic Impact of Local Foods
New Report from USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service Helps Communities Measure the Economic Benefits of Local Food Investments With Real-World Examples and Measurement Tactics Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today unveiled a …
Starr Ranch Sanctuary Barn Owl
The Starr Ranch Sanctuary Barn Owl Cam has been a favorite of viewers around the world for the past several years. Conceived by sanctuary manager Pete DeSimone, who has worked …
Funding to Support Implementation of the FDA FSMA Produce Rule
FDA Announces Funding Opportunity for States to Support Implementation of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Rule The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) today laid the groundwork …
Maple Syrup and Brain Health
Scientists appear to have a made sweet discovery when it comes to possibly finding the cure for Alzheimer’s disease. Cathy Isom tells us how Maple Syrup is being used in …
Farmers Discuss Issues at State Capitol
More than 100 farmers and ranchers briefed state legislators and staff last week on a variety of issues important to agriculture. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef …
Almond Board: Leaffooted Bug Monitoring
Leaffooted bug can cause a lot of damage to almond, and UC adviser Dr. Kris Tollerup says it’s the time of year to start monitoring for the pests. Sponsored …
National Corned Beef and Cabbage Day
This is an Irish-American invention, that is why we celebrate National Corned Beef and Cabbage Day on March 17. Cathy Isom has the real story behind a traditional St. Patrick’s …
Agri View: Bee Gone
Everett Griner talks about CCD is still an unsolved bee problem in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt RamseyNovember …
AFBF Pres. Duvall Regarding Senate Voluntary GMO Labeling Vote
“It is inexcusable that today’s Senate vote on a voluntary federal GMO labeling bill that preempts a damaging patchwork of state measures fell short. While we appreciate Senate Majority Leader …
Conaway on Senate Failure to Advance GMO Labeling Legislation
Today, House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway (R-TX) issued the following statement in response to the Senate’s failure to advance critical bioengineered food labeling senators on the proposed GMO …
Filing USDA Agency Appeal an Easy Process
Some farmers and ranchers aren’t aware that there’s a way to appeal a negative decision from many USDA agencies. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy …
Today is National Ag Day
Today is National Ag Day – a day to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by American agriculture. A day to understand why we celebrate agriculture. That’s story ahead on …
Agri View: Farm Family Honor
Everett Griner talks about “Farmer of the Year” having new family meaning in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt …