The Environmental Protection Agency proposed a 10-percent cut in how much corn ethanol will be in the Renewable Fuel Standard. Click to Open or Download Audio Report National Corn Growers…
NRCS Online Education on Nutrient Management
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has online education modules available for nutrient management practices. Rod Bain has the story. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Get more information at…
Mixed Forecasts for Livestock Industries
USDA has raised its beef production forecast and lowered pork, turkey and broiler production estimates. Susan Carter reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA January 17
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. To learn more: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/u… www.usda.gov/strikeforce http://blogs.usda.gov/2014/01/14/safe……
Breaking News: Governor Makes Official Drought Declaration
…services, personnel, equipment and facilities of any single local government and require the combined forces of a mutual aid region or regions to combat; and WHEREAS under the provisions of…
Possible Delay for Federal Water Projects Bill
There could be a delay ahead for the federal water projects bill. Click to Open or Download Audio Report House-Senate negotiations on a long-awaited water projects bill to reform locks…
Biotechnology and Agriculture
…this week: biotechnology and agriculture. Industry leader Cathleen Enright discusses the importance of biotechnology and how farmers can help consumers understand the science. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
New Estimate for China Corn
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new estimate of China’s corn imports this season is a lot different from the old estimate. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or Download Audio…
Hundreds Gather for Water Rally
…disaster assistance to protect soil, water and habitat (www.nrcs.usda.gov). Small, non-farming businesses in USDA disaster-designated counties may be eligible for disaster assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) (www.sba.gov/disaster)….
California Firm Recalls Various Meat Products Produced Without The Benefit Of Full Inspection
…company produced product without full ante-mortem inspection as per federal regulations. FSIS has received no reports of illness due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should…
Nomination Period for Almond Board
It is time to nominate possible candidates for the a few positions on the Almond Board. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
USDA on California Drought
USDA’s Gary Crawford reports on California’s extreme drought. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Dairy Disagreement Goes Beyond Congress
…trying to put a farm bill together, the issue is also at odds among some in the dairy industry itself. Randall Weiseman reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Concerns for Wheat in Southern Plains
There are major concerns for winter wheat in the Southern Plains. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…