The Humane Society of the United States is brushing off a report that says it’s having financial difficulties. The talk of challenges within the organization started Tuesday when the Center …
CCGGA Opposes Air Resources Board Freight Facility Survey for 2017
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) held a public workshop to discuss “Data Collection and Freight Hub Survey” as part of CARB’s Sustainable Freight Strategy. This issue from early on …
CCGGA Hosts Congressional Staff
The California Cotton Ginners and Growers Associations (CCGGA) hosted Kristina Dunklin, Legislative Director for Congressman David Valadao (21st Congressional District), Jilian Plank, Legislative Director for Congressman Devin Nunes ((22nd Congressional …
Project to Expand Green Business in California
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $173,479 to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to help small and medium-size businesses across the state reduce their environmental impacts. Alexis Strauss, …
USDA Seeks Applications for Conservation Innovation Grants
Funding is available in six focus areas, including data analytics tools and precision conservation Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is seeking new proposals for cutting-edge projects that will …
Higher Dose of Vitamin D May Benefit Pregnant Women
By Sandra Avant, USDA Agriculture Research Service Vitamin D is essential for strong bones and overall health, but the amount our bodies make from sunlight exposure and obtain from foods …
Nominations for Trade Advisory Committees
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in cooperation with the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), …
Funding to Ensure Access to Needed Veterinary Services
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded more than $4.3 million to 48 American veterinarians to help repay a portion of their veterinary …
Farm Bureau Scores Big
Peyton and Archie Manning will keynote the 2017 American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade Show closing general session on Monday, Jan. 9 in Phoenix. A future Hall …
Almond Board: Spatial Mapping Data Uses
In this Almond Update, we conclude our three part series on the new almond mapping project. For the past two years, Almond Board of California (ABC), through a partnership with …
Farmers Fleeing HSUS Ag Advisory Councils
At least six farmers have left Humane Society advisory councils in the past year, including its newly formed National Agriculture Advisory Council. After forming 11 state councils, HSUS announced a …
Poultry Industry Injury Rate Remains Low
A Labor Department report shows job injury and illness rates remain at all-time lows for poultry workers in the United States. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock …
Monsanto Shareholders to Vote on Bayer Acquisition
Monsanto shareholders are set to vote next month on Bayer’s acquisition of the company. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy …
Canada Investigating Bovine Tuberculosis
Around 30 farms in southeastern Alberta, Canada are under quarantine as Canada attempts to track down cattle exposed to bovine tuberculosis (TB). CBC News of Canada reports the investigation stems …