At the California Seed Association meeting in Santa Barbara this week, famed business branding expert Ira Blumenthal says seed companies and farmers should embrace change to remain relevant and viable as …
More USDA Actions Outlined to Help Small/Mid-Sized Farms
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack gives details of some things USDA is doing to give more help to small and mid-sized farmers. More USDA Actions Outlined to Help Small/Mid-Sized Farms Sponsored …
New Access to Capital for Small and Mid-Sized Farmers
Giving better access to capital is one important way to assist small and mid-sized farmers and ranchers. New Access to Capital for Small and Mid-Sized Farmers Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy …
Expanded Support for Small and Mid-Sized Farmers and Ranchers
USDA is expanding efforts to support small and mid-sized farmers and ranchers. Susan Carter reports with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Expanded Support for Small and Mid-Sized Farmers and Ranchers Sponsored …
USDA Reports Reflect Stronger World Demand for U.S. Crops
Gary Crawford reports the U.S. agricultural export situation continues to improve. USDA Reports Reflect Stronger World Demand for U.S. Crops Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and OpportunitySeptember …
Battling Consumer Misconceptions about GMOs
There is a lot of misinformation in the public about GMOs. Dr. Cathleen Enright, Executive Vice President for Food and Agriculture at Biotechnology Industry Organization, says the ag industry is …
USDA Expanding Support for Small, Mid-Sized Farmers and Ranchers
SANTE FE, N.M., March 10, 2014 –Today in remarks at the National Farmers Union National Convention, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced new and expanded efforts to connect small- and mid-sized …
Multi-Year Gains The Goal for Researchers
With no immediate relief from drought conditions, researchers are finding ways to help farmers survive the dry conditions. Taylor Hillman reports. Multi-Year Gains The Goal for Researchers Sponsored ContentBeef on …
Proposed Water Act rule May be an Overreach
The EPA has yet to decide on what it’s going to do with the Clean Water Act rule proposal. Some think they have overstepped their boundaries. Taylor Hillman reports. Proposed …
California Field Crop Review
Sabrina Hill reports the California Field Crop Review now that the January numbers are in. California Field Crop Review Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and OpportunitySeptember 8, …
2014 Crop Prices Key to Farm Bill Program Choices
Carl Zulauf, Ohio State University agricultural economist, says whether farmers choose the Farm Bill’s Price Loss Coverage program or the Agricultural Revenue Coverage program may depend on this summer’s crop …
Price Trends Could Sway Choice of PLC vs. ARC Programs
Many factors will go into a farmer’s decision on which of the two new risk management programs to choose, but there may be one overriding factor. Gary Crawford reports. Price …
The Very Basics of the New Farm Bill Risk Management Programs
The two new Farm Bill risk management programs are complex, but their concepts are fairly basic. Gary Crawford has the story. The Very Basics of the New Farm Bill Risk …
A Regional Partnership Approach to Conservation
A new Farm Bill program makes it easier for regional entities to develop conservation plans and projects to address specific needs. A Regional Partnership Approach to Conservation Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy …