Drought, lower commodity prices and production issues drive report down The Fresno County Department of Agriculture’s 2015 Crop and Livestock Report was presented to the Fresno County Board of Supervisors. …
Wal-Mart donated $1 Million for Conservation Efforts by Rice Farmers
The Wal-Mart Foundation announced a $1 million grant last week to Ducks Unlimited to support its partnership with the USA Rice Federation. The partnership with the retail giant’s charitable arm focuses on conserving soil, water …
China Extends Cotton Stockpile Sales
China will continue to sell state-owned cotton reserves through September, a month beyond the nation’s original intentions. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those …
No GMO Wheat Found in South Korea Imports
South Korea officials say inspectors have not found any unapproved genetically modified wheat following tests of imports from the Pacific Northwest United States. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s …
Study Says Consumers Support GMO labeling
A new study finds 81 percent of consumers say they support GMO labeling requirements passed by Congress last month and signed into law by President Barack Obama. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
House says ‘No Reason’ to Hold TPP Vote
U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan said last week that he saw no point in bringing up the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal for a vote during the lame-duck session of Congress. …
Farmland Values Dip Amid Lower Crop Prices
Farmland values have dropped for only the second time since the 1980s farm crisis prompted a wave of foreclosures. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection …
California Wine Shows Strength in Challenging Economy
2015 Annual Economic Impact Grows to $57.6 Billion in California, $114.1 Billion in U.S. The California wine and winegrape sector and allied businesses deliver a total economic contribution of $57.6 …
The People’s Department: A New Era for Civil Rights at USDA
by Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture The People’s Department: A New Era for Civil Rights at USDA Just a few weeks ago, I had the honor of accepting the Federal Agency of …
Vilsack Could Play Key Role in Clinton Administration
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack did not make the cut to become Hillary Clinton’s running mate, but he stands a good chance at a top post within her administration, should Clinton …
McDonald’s Completes Move Away from Antibiotics in Chicken
McDonald’s has ceased serving chicken raised on antibiotics that are important to human medicine. The fast food retailer last year pledged to make the move and has done so ahead …
Global Food Prices Slightly Lower
The latest Food Price Index shows a slight decrease in global food prices in July. Compiled by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the index dipped .08 …
Farm Credit System Loan Volume Up
The Farm Credit System reports loan volumes were up 10 percent for the first half of 2016, and net income increased two percent. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s …
Clemson Research Could Lead to Space Farming
Researchers at Clemson University are laying out the research groundwork for deep-space farming as part of a NASA-funded study. Clemson mechanical engineering professor Joshua Summers is working with Freight Farms, …