The Senate will consider a measure to protect private producer information as part of the farm bill. Cindy Zimmerman reports. Click to open or download audio report….
Dairy Waste Program Deadline Friday
…more dairy farmers turning livestock waste into energy – but you better move fast to take advantage of it. Cindy Zimmerman has more. Click to open or download audio report….
Ag Research in Daily Life
The USDA says there are many ways agriculture research has improved our daily lives. Sabrina Hill takes a closer look. Click to open or download audio report. For the past…
New Citrus Variety Developed
Citrus lovers rejoice: There’s a new variety about to hit shelves. Sabrina Hill has details. Click to open or download audio report. What do you get when you mix pummelo,…
Closer Look at Bee Health Decline
A USDA scientist takes a closer look at the true causes of bee health decline. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. A major study into the…
Promising Research into HLB for Citrus Growers
Research in Florida could help California growers fight Huanlongbing disease. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report. Huanlongbing Disease is a serious threat to California citrus…
Backlash from M-COOL Rule
The new M-COOL rules bring harsh backlash from major livestock organizations. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, the National Pork Producers…
Field Days Coming Up
There are several field days coming up around the state. Sabrina Hill has details. Click to open or download audio report. The No-Till Cotton Production Field Day is coming up…
Nothing Sweet About Sugar Surplus
A huge surplus of sugar is causing headaches for producers and USDA policy makers. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report….
Immigration Bill an Uphill Battle
…out of the Senate Judiciary Committee last week, but Boehner says the House plans on taking a different approach. Manuel Cuhna with the Neisie Farmer’s League says while getting the…
Senate Farm Bill Debates
Before having this week off, the Senate made some progress with their Farm Bill debate. Rod Bain has a recap. Click to open or download audio report….
Dividing Line for Drought and Commodities
How some commodities around the nation are fairing depends on which side of the US drought gradient they’re located. Rod Bain reports. Click to open or download audio report….
A Salute to Military
On this Memorial Day, agriculture honors the military. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report. Agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack took a moment during his weekly radio…
Practice Food Safety While Marinating Meat
A USDA food safety expert offers tips on how to use marinades on meat and poultry while applying food safety. Rod Bain has more. Click to open or download audio…