…eligible for farm programs; * Supported voluntary risk management products for poultry growers that would provide assistance during disease outbreaks, and * Reaffirmed support for programs that provide emergency assistance…
USDA Awards $3 Million for Robotics Research
…and use of robots in the U.S. that work alongside or cooperatively with people. This program aims to develop the next generation of robotics, advance the capability and usability of…
Agriculture Labor Seeing Competitive Trend
…Regulations, and Technical Assistance Services. The Employment Law Guide describes the statutes and regulations administered by the Department of Labor that affect businesses and workers. The Guide is designed mainly…
Women in Agriculture Are a Big Deal – #AFBF16
…97th Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade Show. The WLC is continuing to engage women by offering programs to help them develop their communication and leadership skills, empowering them to continue…
California Among State Farm Bureaus Honored for Excellence at #AFBF16
…outstanding programs serving members in 2015. The Pinnacle Award, the highest honor a state can be awarded for program and membership achievement, was given to Iowa, Kansas, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Montana…
Farm Bureau has Plenty for Farmers to Learn, See and Do at #AFBF16
…annual American Farm Bureau Federation Convention. Sabrina Hill talks with Samantha Castro about the speakers, sessions, and special appearances at the convention. Samantha Castro For the convention program, click here….
Outstanding, Creative County Farm Bureau Programs Honored at #AFBF16
…program is part of AFBF’s 97th Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade Show. The CAE program acknowledges and shares successful county Farm Bureau programs and activities. The awards are based on…
Agriculture Education Supported by CDFA
CDFA Awards More Than $240 Thousand to Support Agricultural Education Through the California Agricultural License Plate Program The California Department of Food and Agriculture has awarded $249,352 for three projects…
Governor Brown’s Budget Invests in Climate Smart Agriculture
…species programs, food safety and security programs, drought analysis and response, a new program to address antibiotic use in livestock, a new licensing program for medical cannabis, and greater investment…
2015 Dietary Guidelines Support Lean Beef in a Healthy Diet
…Philip Ellis commended HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell and USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack for ensuring the final recommendations were based on the latest nutrition evidence available. Dr. Richard Thorpe, a physician…
New Dietary Guidelines Released by USDA and HHS
…Vilsack today released updated nutritional guidelines that encourage Americans to adopt a series of science-based recommendations to improve how they eat to reduce obesity and prevent chronic diseases like Type…
Agri View: Agriculture Education
…teacher is the leader of that particular schools FFA chapter, and will guide students’ activities and programs held throughout the year. FFA is an educational program designed to teach students…
Almond Board: Winter Sanitation in Almonds
…steps in their IPM program to minimize navel orangeworm damage and risk of aflatoxin: Winter sanitation to remove and destroy mummy nuts Monitoring of NOW populations and timing of adult…
Vilsack Urges Congress to Pass Wildfire Funding Fix
…percent of the Interior wildfire management program budget and, as in the case of the Forest Service, reduce the amounts of funds available for fuels management and restoration efforts. These…