…Department of Food and Agriculture. “We built momentum in 2016 that we intend to maintain in 2017 and beyond,” said California Natural Resources Secretary John Laird. “United by the Water…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Board Appointments
…Ind., for District 4; John Prukop of Bishop, Texas, for District 6; and Jeremy Holden of Canutillo, Texas for District 7. Reappointed members for District 4 are Autumn Freeman of…
Smithfield Cutting Back on Gestation Crates
…is also the leader in numerous packaged meats categories with popular brands including Smithfield®, Eckrich®, Nathan’s Famous®, Farmland®, Armour®, Cook’s®, John Morrell®, Gwaltney®, Kretschmar®, Margherita®, Curly’s®, Carando®, Healthy Ones®, Krakus®,…
Farm Bureau Distinguished Service and Founders Awards: Bob Stallman and James Quinn Honored
…County,” said Broome County Farm Bureau President Dave Johnson. “I think he must have been a really trusting, respected person from the community because he was willing to accept new…
Farm Bureau Women Focusing on Leadership in 2017
…– farmers – about food and agriculture.” Citing a mantra of John Calipari, head basketball coach at the University of Kentucky, she added, “Success in any business is based on…
New Communications Concept – SMART Farm Debuts at CES ®
…opportunities and more, to demonstrate SMART Farming practices. During CES, USFRA and its partners including John Deere and The Climate Corporation, will be showcasing today’s SMART Farm at Booth #21662….
CTFC Chairman Massad Resigns
…table and offered them meaningful input in the rulemaking processes.” The Wall Street Journal Reports Christopher Giancarlo (John-car lo), the CFTC’s sole Republican member, is expected to succeed Massad, at…
Agriculture Growing Weary of Ag Secretary Search
…continues to meet with highly qualified candidates. Former USDA Secretary John Block perhaps said it best, saying: “It’s very risky to think you know anything, because you don’t,” according to…
American Farm Bureau Strongly Endorses Pruitt for EPA
…“an ideal nominee” who “has profound respect for the laws written by Congress.” Duvall conveyed that endorsement in a letter to Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chairman John Barrasso…
Burger King Switching to Antibiotic-Free Chickens
…Papa John’s, and Chick-Fil-A in making the move over the next several years. In 2015, chicken supplier Tyson Foods announced it would also stop using antibiotics that are also used…
Transferring Land to the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…Service Agency Iowa State Executive Director John Whitaker when meeting with Dunn and White. “The chance to give young farmers a better opportunity to succeed when starting a farming career…
U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council Members Named
…B. Swilley, of Plant City, Fla.; John V. Bennett, of Alma, Ga.; Robert Carini, of West Olive, Mich.; Dennis G. Doyle, of New Lisbon, N.J.; H. Neil Moore, of Ivanhoe,…
National Processed Raspberry Council Members Named
…and Julieann Schedeen, of Boring, Ore. Reappointed to represent producers from these states are John S. Clark and Rolf Haugen, of Lynden, Wash. Newly appointed alternate members from these states…
Farm Income Drops 17 Percent in 2016
…slump isn’t just hitting on-the-farm producers, either. The weakened Ag economy is triggering cost-cutting measures and job layoffs at major farm input suppliers like Monsanto and John Deere, which have…