…food offers real benefits, and it should be widely grown and sold in Britain. GMO’s have caused issues in trade between the US and Britain for a number of years….
Business as Usual for Congress
The farm bill and estate tax are two big issues facing lawmakers when they return to Washington and according to National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Governmental Affairs, Colin…
Former U. S. Sec. of Ag Speak at NAFB Conf. in Kansas City
…of the national agriculture issues of our times. Among all the elections chatter, one interesting forum involved three former U. S. Secretaries of Agriculture. Each of them shared candid and…
SCE Water Conference
…and relevant discussion on local water issues, water law, water delivery, well design/development and VFD’s and what all it means to your bottom line. The conference is custom tailored to…
California Farm Bureau Federation Speaks Up on Prop. 37
…and other ballot issues. AgNet West reporter Sabrina Hill gives us more. For CFBF’s views on this and other ballot issues, CLICK HERE. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
FL Tomato Industry Exec Updates Suspension Status of Mexican Agreement
With the issues regarding the 16-year suspension agreement between U.S. and Mexico gaining national attention, we spoke to Reggie Brown with the Florida Tomato Exchange regarding the current status of…
Agribusiness Management Conference Nov. 7th
Economists, academic and business experts will discuss the economic outlook, global trade, California water quality, federal farm policy and other key issues Nov. 7 at the 31st annual Agribusiness Management…
Experts to Speak at Upcoming Field Days
Top agricultural advisors and specialists in the state’s cotton, alfalfa and almond industries will discuss current issues affecting these crops and offer valuable pest management and production tips to San…
Report Cites Big Health Benefits
…“metabolic syndrome,” in which obesity and inflammation lead to serious health issues. The lead researcher on the study is Dr. Luis Cisneros-Zevallos, AgriLife Research food scientist and an associate professor…
FAACT Leadership Development Program
…encouraged to apply. Beginning on Oct. 8, class participants will meet once a month for a daylong seminar to discuss current issues in food and fiber production. The class will…
USDA Provides Funding
…inspection activities at vulnerable points in the safeguarding continuum; enhancing and strengthening pest identification and technology; safeguarding nursery production; enhancing mitigation capabilities; and conducting outreach and education about these issues….