Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack appointed four members to serve on the Christmas Tree Promotion Board. Newly appointed is Charles E. Fowler, of Sylva, N.C., representing Region 3 – Eastern Region, …
Softwood Lumber Board Appointments
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has appointed six members to the Softwood Lumber Board to serve 3-year terms of office beginning Jan. 1, 2017. Newly appointed manufacturer Furman Brodie, of Florence, …
Changes to Improve the Prevented Planting Program
New Provisions to Take Effect for 2017 Spring Crops The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced updated factors for prevented planting coverage that will strengthen the …
Brexit May Open British Farmers to GM Crops
Great Britain’s exit from the European Union may open the door for British farmers to grow genetically modified crops. British officials are drawing up plans that could allow GM crops …
Canada Confirms More Bovine TB cases
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed five more cattle from southeastern Alberta have been infected with the bacteria that causes bovine tuberculosis. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For …
COOL Not on the Agenda for Trump
Country-of-Origin meat labeling will not be making a comeback under a Trump administration. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt RamseyNovember 4, 2025CIR …
TPP Countries Forging on With or Without U.S.
At least six countries included in the Trans-Pacific Partnership aim to complete the trade deal with or without the United States. Reuters reports Mexico, Japan, Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand and …
Ranchers Collaborate with UC Researchers
To solve deadly cattle disease, ranchers collaborate with UC researchers at UC ANR research center UC Sierra Foothill Research and Extension Center hosts cattle for research to commercialize vaccine After …
Bird Quarantine Facility in California Closing
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing the closure of the APHIS-operated bird import quarantine facility located at the port of Otay Mesa, California. These changes will …
Five Tips for a Food Safe Thanksgiving
This week millions of Americans will gather family and friends around the dinner table to give thanks. But for those preparing the meal, it can be a stressful time. Not …
Improve NAFTA, Don’t Withdraw From TPP
Ohio Republican Senator Rob Portman was the U.S. Trade Representative under George W. Bush, and he’s cautioning President-elect Donald Trump against walking away from the North American Free Trade Agreement …
Ag Bankers Are Increasing Collateral
Midwest Ag bankers continue to raise serious concerns about the farm economy. An Ag Web Dot Com report says the Rural Mainstreet Index has remained below the neutral growth mark …
Photosynthesis on Steroids
Scientists can now manipulate a plant’s genes to help it use sunlight more efficiently. It’s a breakthrough that could possibly lead to more food grown for an expanding world population. …
One of Three Major U.S. Drought Areas Will Improve
The U.S. Drought Monitor shows roughly 11 percent of the contiguous United States is under what it calls “severe, extreme, or exceptional” drought. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For …