USDA Begins Second Year of National Project to Quantify Effects of Agricultural Conservation The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service is contacting 25,000 farmers and ranchers now …
Almond Board: Using All Techniques to Reduce Dust
Harvest time means growers are thinking about ways to reduce dust. The Fresno State farm, which is in the middle of town, has many neighbors to consider. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
$1 Billion Ag Fund
China-based Investment Group Creates $1 Billion Ag Fund An investment group based in Beijing, China plans to establish a $1 billion fund for special food and agriculture investment in Australia. …
Vilsack Happy with Clinton VP Pick
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says he is not upset that Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton did not choose him as her running mate and says he will do anything for the …
U.S. Wheat Competitive Advantages
Trade Visit to Demonstrate U.S. Wheat Competitive Advantages Quality control and purchasing managers from three Venezuelan flour mills will visit North Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas and Ohio starting this weekend. The …
Organic Livestock Rule Concern
Senators Ask USDA to Address Organic Livestock Rule Concern Before Publishing Rule A group of bipartisan Senators has signed a letter to the Department of Agriculture requesting the agency address …
USDA Seeking Additional Funding for Farm Loans
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is looking for other funding sources for the Operating Loan Program that helps farmers. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection …
Russia and Turkey Hoping to Restore Economic Ties
Russia and Turkey are in talks to restore economic ties and are expected to gradually soothe relations, according to Russian officials. Russia has banned Turkish food imports and enforced other …
Seafood Monitoring Rule Heads to White House for Review
A rule intended to monitor imports of seafood has reached the White House for review, clearing the way for finalization of the rule. Drafted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric …
Consumers More Worried About Foodborne Illnesses over GMOs
A new survey shows twice as many consumers lists bacterial foodborne illnesses as their top food safety concern compared to those who fear chemicals, carcinogens, antibiotics use in food animals …
EPA Sets Scientific Advisory Panel Meeting on Glyphosate
The Environmental Protection Agency will hold a scientific advisory panel meeting this fall to review the widely used herbicide glyphosate. However, the Federal Register notice of the meeting Tuesday offered …
Anti-Trade Talks Threaten TPP
With both Candidates for President openly against the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), the trade deal could be facing an increasing uphill battle towards getting congressional approval. At the Democratic National Convention …
NMPF Introduces FARM Environmental Stewardship Component
NMPF Introduces FARM Environmental Stewardship Component to Help Measure Progress Made by Dairy Farms in Sustainability Practices The Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program, administered by the National Milk Producers …
Avocado Advocates Share the Love
Commission “influencer program” reaches millions of consumers with recipes and avocado nutrition information With consumer attention pulled in myriad directions, the California Avocado Commission (CAC) is extending its communications via …