Pork Producers “Fly-In”

DanHogs & Pork, Industry News Release

…the National Pork Producers Council biannual legislative fly-in. Producers from 20 states visited their senators’ and representatives’ Capitol Hill offices, urging them to back federal funding for addressing antibiotic resistance…

Citrus Greening Research Funding

DanCitrus, Industry News Release

…threatens citrus production in the United States and other nations,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Thanks to the continued, coordinated efforts between growers, researchers, and state and federal government, we…

Agri View: SNAP Changes

DanAgri View, Consumer News

…Comments may be submitted by one of the following methods: Federal e-Rulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Preferred method; follow the online instructions for submitting comments on docket [insert docket number]….

Klamath Water Allocation Brings Relief For Farmers

Taylor HillmanWater

…White, executive director for the Klamath Water Users Association, who described previous water shortages as “extremely burdensome.” The federal forecast that determines the water allocation for the Klamath Water Project…

Agri View: School Lunch Program

DanAgri View, Education

…is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools and residential child care institutions. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to children each school…

Bureau Seeks Applicants for Youth Leadership Program

Taylor HillmanGeneral

…and government processes. Students take part in monthly educational seminars that focus on issues affecting agriculture, various careers in agriculture, community service, as well as county, state and federal governments….