The Department of Agriculture has formed an internal committee to review and improve survey response rates after a record low number of responses. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s …
USCA Opposes CME Proposed Changes to Live Cattle Futures
The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association says proposed changes to live cattle futures by CME Group will not address the concerns of producers across the country. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …
Syngenta Seeking Appeal in Viptera Lawsuit
Syngenta is seeking an appeal in a lawsuit filed by farmers regarding Agrisure Viptera branded corn. The corn contains a biotech trait that at the time of question was not …
NCGA: Scholarship Opportunities to Young Farmers
As the National FFA Convention begins in Indianapolis, the National Corn Growers Association invites attendees to visit them at booth 1755 to learn more about scholarship opportunities and take grassroots action …
Final Rule for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a final rule on the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), the nation’s premier conservation easement program that helps landowners protect working agricultural lands …
USDA/NIFA Awards $4.7 M for Food Safety Outreach, Education
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced more than $4.7 million in grants for food safety education, training and technical assistance projects for …
U.S – Mexico Establish Committee to Support Organic Trade Partnership
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced plans to establish a Joint Organic Compliance Committee to enhance cooperation and ensure the integrity of organic products traded …
California State Veterinarian Honored by USDA
California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones has been honored for her extensive contributions to animal health and animal agriculture with a 2016 USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) …
USDA Predicts Record California Almond Harvest
California almond growers are facing similar price troubles as Midwest row-crop farmers. A predicted record almond harvest will drop prices again this year as the U.S. Department of Agriculture projects …
BASF Chemical Plant Faces Prolonged Shutdown Following Explosion
An explosion at the world’s largest chemical facility has killed two firefighters and shut down production. The explosion at BASF’s Germany plant near Frankfurt shut down the four square mile …
CA’s Ross Possible Clinton Ag Secretary
Karen Ross is one of three possible candidates to become Hillary Clinton’s Agriculture Secretary, according to the Hagstrom Report. It says Ross and Steve Beshear, along with another unnamed candidate, are …
Dannon Responds to Ag Attack
Dannon claims the company was blindsided Monday when a half-dozen agriculture groups attacked the companies shift away from GMO ingredients. Groups including the American Farm Bureau Federation sent Dannon a …
Strong Push on TPP in Lame-Duck
With the release of a new document on the benefits to soybean farmers, processors, and exporters from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) this week, the American Soybean Association (ASA) and the …
Projects to Protect-Restore San Francisco Bay
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $4.2 million in federal grants to local, regional, and national entities for projects to restore wetlands, improve water quality and “green” the urban landscape …