…challenged at every corner by NCBA,” said Alexander. “Animal agriculture is vital to sustaining food production and we will not sit by and allow these organizations to stifle our ability…
Corn for Fuel or Food?
Gary Cooper reports on a super-charged debate in Washington D.C. on reducing the use of corn for ethanol in exchange for livestock feed. Ranchers are hurting due to the shortage…
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…
Senate Votes on Farm Bill
The U.S. Senate voted on the Farm Bill (S. 3240 -Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 ) this afternoon. To see the vote CLICK HERE….
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…
Western Ag Processors Meeting Set
…at the gorgeous Poppy Hills golf course in Pebble Beach. Concurrently, WAPA will host a special presentation of AIB International’s Food Plant Integrated Pest Management (IPM) focused on the tree…
USDA’s MyPlate Celebrates First Anniversary
…2011, First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack unveiled MyPlate, the federal government’s primary food group symbol, to serve as a reminder to help consumers make healthy food…
USDA Provides Funding
…States and provides safe, affordable food to consumers. I am confident that the selected projects will help our farmers, ranchers and foresters continue to flourish and build upon these successes.”…
High Profile Ag Labor Bills Pass Committee
…the purposes of the bill, an employee would be defined as an agricultural employee and a person employed to provide domestic services, janitorial/building maintenance services, food preparation services, or housekeeping…