As agriculture leaders around the U.S. continue to push for immigration reform, one recently had the opportunity to tell the nation’s vice president what the lack of a reliable …
Expanding Scope of Dietary Guidelines Committee
Some are concerned that the advisory committee for the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans is considering issues outside of the nutritional focus of the panel. Julie McPeake reports. Sponsored ContentLet’s …
Agri View: The More You Give
Everett Griner talks about farmers feeding the world in today’s Agri View. Agri View: The More You Give Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals …
Agri View: Controlling Imported Bugs
Everett Griner talks about farmers contending with imported bugs in today’s Agri View. Controlling Imported Bugs Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt …
Immigration Reform Important to Voters
A new Politico poll shows more than 70-percent of likely voters surveyed support sweeping changes to current U.S. immigration laws. Julie McPeake reports. Immigration Reform Important to Voters Sponsored ContentLet’s …
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA May 30
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information: Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy …
EPA Fails to Provide Realistic Explanation of U.S. Rule
Economist Dr. David Sunding of the University of California Berkeley has released a report that shows the EPA failed to provide the realistic explanation of the scope, cost and benefits …
Balancing Global Food Security and Climate Change Concerns
US agriculture plays a key part in both mitigating climate change impacts and feeding the world, with efforts underway to do both. Rod Bain reports. Balancing Global Food Security Sponsored …
USDA Rolls Out Strong New Partnered Conservation Program
California’s Bay-Delta Designated a Critical Conservation Area Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a new era in American conservation efforts with an historic focus on public-private partnership. The USDA Natural Resources …
USDA Awarding $6 Million to Prepare Farmers for New Farm Bill Programs
Farm Bill Implementation Continues at Brisk Pace with Universities and State Cooperative Extension Programs Now Set to Help Educate Farmers WASHINGTON, May 29, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today …
Agri View: Cutting Out the Middle Man
Everett Griner talks about farmers tapping a new market for selling their products in today’s Agri View. Cutting Out the Middle Man Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those …
Drought Legislation Sites Low “Take” Numbers
Congressman Jim Costa addressed the media last week regarding his support of the drought legislation that passed through the senate. Costa said Feinstein’s bill addresses pumping operations specifically under the …
Considering a Ban on Furrow Irrigation
Notices were sent out in the Westlands Water District area informing growers that the Water Policy Committee considered and approved a recommendation to the Board of Directors amending the current …
Importance of Quarantines for Controlling Pests in California
There are many pests that California growers have to deal with, several of which require mandatory quarantine areas, to prevent the spread of the pests. An example that’s getting a …