…Center for Food Integrity’s Charlie Arnot told farmers and ranchers from across the country during a workshop at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 97th Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade Show….
Allergens and Security Top List of Food Safety Concerns
…security practices, Nationwide’s Lance Reeve told workshop attendees at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 97th Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade Show. Reeve is senior risk management consultant-food safety for Nationwide…
Agri View: Check First
…your food. If you’re looking to avoid drive-through nightmares, a new study from QSR magazine, a fast-food industry trade publication, sheds light on which chains are failing to deliver. To…
Town Hall Meeting With Tom Vilsack and Bob Stallman Focuses on Farm Policy
…in the trade discussion as we are now.” Vilsack discussed the challenges and benefits of the farm bill and the importance of opening up new markets through agreements like the…
Barbara Corcoran Gives Farmers Tips for Taking Charge of Their Brand
Acclaimed real estate mogul and “Shark Tank” investor Barbara Corcoran addressed farmers and ranchers at the closing session of the 97th American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade…
Women in Agriculture Are a Big Deal – #AFBF16
…97th Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade Show. The WLC is continuing to engage women by offering programs to help them develop their communication and leadership skills, empowering them to continue…
California Among State Farm Bureaus Honored for Excellence at #AFBF16
State Farm Bureaus were presented awards at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 97th Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade Show. The awards recognized their excellence in membership achievement and implementation of…
Stallman to Farmers and Ranchers: Stand Up and Be Counted
…President Bob Stallman told members at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 97th Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade Show. Stallman’s address – his last after 16 years as the head of…
Outstanding, Creative County Farm Bureau Programs Honored at #AFBF16
…county Farm Bureau membership. Counties compete for recognition in five different groups. Those groups are county Farm Bureaus with membership of less than 1,000 members, 1,001-3,000 members, 3,001-5,000 members, more…
Exports to South Africa
…Jan. 7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in collaboration with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), reached agreement with South African officials to allow most U.S. exports…
Dairy Digesters Beneficial to Control Greenhouse Gasses
…of AB 32 is the Cap-and-Trade Regulation (Cap-and-Trade), which allows entities to sell and purchase allowances and offset credits to meet their requirements under the cap. The proceeds from the…
DCHA Seeks Applicants for Annual Scholarship
… To download a copy of the application, go to: http://bit.ly/2016DCHAScholarship Applications must be postmarked by Friday, Feb. 19, 2016. They can be emailed to info@calfandheifer.org or mailed to P.O….
Agri View: Eat Your Vegetables
…plants which grew locally would have been cultivated, but as time went on, trade brought exotic crops from elsewhere to add to domestic types. Nowadays, most vegetables are grown all…
Historic Breakthrough For Ag Trade At World Trade Organization Nairobi Ministerial
The latest World Trade Organization ministerial ended with agreements on agricultural trade deemed the most significant in two decades. Historic Breakthrough For Ag Trade At WTO Nairobi Ministerial…