“The nomination of Ryan Zinke for Secretary of the Interior signals an important step toward balanced use of federal lands. During his time in the House, he has recognized that …
Conaway: China’s Predatory Practices Harming U.S. Producers
House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway (R-TX) issued the following statement in regard to an announcement by by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) that the U.S. …
Almond Board: 2016 Almond Achievement Award
Dave Phippen was honored by his peers as he was announced as the 2016 Almond Achievement Award recipient. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals …
Lower Beef Prices Good for Consumers
As consumers shop at the meat case this holiday season and into the new year, they will see lower retail prices on beef, including popular holiday cuts like the tenderloin …
Western Governors Vow Climate Change Fight
Three governors representing western U.S. states have vowed to move forward with efforts to fight climate change regardless of how the incoming Donald Trump administration treats the issue. Sponsored ContentLet’s …
Canada Approves Funds for Ranchers Affected by Bovine TB
Ranchers in Alberta and Saskatchewan, Canada can now apply to access financial assistance to cope with an outbreak of bovine tuberculosis. The outbreak is forcing the slaughter of an estimated …
USDA Rushing to Finish Organic Livestock Welfare Rule
The Department of Agriculture is “doing everything” it can to roll out the department’s organic livestock welfare rule before the Obama administration leaves office next month. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock …
Foreign Trade Negotiator Says U.S. Will Restore TPP, Eventually
A former foreign trade negotiator says the United States will have no choice but to consider approving the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal. Andrew Robb led Australia’s negotiations when the trade …
Updating the National Poultry Improvement Program
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is updating its National Poultry Improvement Plan program standards to include the processes and procedures for the poultry primary breeding industry …
AFBF Duvall on USDA’s GIPSA Rule Proposals
“The Agriculture Department’s Farmer Fair Practices Rules take an important step toward leveling the playing field in the poultry industry by ensuring companies follow the law and treat farmers fairly, …
4-H and NASA Partner on Space Age STEM Curriculum
NASA and 4-H, a program of USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), are teaming up with Astronaut and 4-H alumna Peggy Whitson to inspire youth to develop life …
Sustainability and Collaboration Focus for Yara
Sponsored Content Yara North America chatted with AgNet West at this year’s Almond Conference. The company talked about a new water sensor that stresses their sustainability focus and the importance …
Conaway Disappointed With USDA Midnight Rule-Making
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the release of three controversial Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) rules—one interim final rule and two proposed rules that will be …
White House Issues ‘Midnight’ GIPSA Rule
In an apparent attack on rural America for its role in helping elect Donald Trump as president, the Obama administration issued a regulation that could restrict the buying and selling …