Rice is one of the most important commodities in the world and now USDA research could improve its nutritional value. Sabrina Hill tells us what scientists are discovering. Click to…
Costa: House Fails Rural America and Consumers
…over the next 5 years Expansion of Risk Management options for specialty crops and underserved commodities During debate of amendments to the legislation, Costa supported an amendment that would restore…
Some Bright Spots for California Agriculture
…had in quite some time.” But he says there are always the exceptions. “In this one county alone, here in Fresno County, we have over 400 different crops and commodities,…
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….
USDA Final Rule Amending COOL
The final rule is issued by the USDA modifying the labeling provisions for muscle cut commodities covered under the Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) program. Susan Carter has more. Click…
Opening Statement of Chair. Frank D. Lucas Committee on Agriculture To Consider the 2013 Farm Bill
…is made while still providing producers a new kind of safety net that allows them risk management choices. I’ve said many times that policy must work for all commodities in…
Farm Bill Markups
…the Farm Bill released by the House on Friday, there were stiff reductions to subsidies for traditional commodities – in the amount of $22 billion cut. Another $20.5 billion was…
Awaiting Answers on Farm Bill
The agriculture industry is awaiting more information on just what the farm bill extension means for specific programs and commodities. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
New Leadership Team for Ag Committee
…oversight and nutrition; Michael Conaway of Texas, with the General Farm Commodities and Risk Management; Glenn Thompson of Pennsylvania, with Conservation, Energy and Forestry; Austin Scott of Georgia, with Horticulture,…
Improved Mexican Border Crossing for Produce
US Customs and Border Patrol is in talks with Mexican officials to speed up inspections of fresh produce and other agricultural commodities at the border in Mexico by moving the…
Agribusiness Management Conference Nov. 7th
…will be provided with supporting information and outlooks on specific commodities.” Opening the half-day event with an 8:15 a.m. address will be Corny Gallagher, senior vice president and food, ag…
Fruit Fly Eradicated From San Joaquin County
…began late last year. OFF is known to target more than 230 different fruit, vegetable and plant commodities. Damage occurs when the female lays eggs inside the fruit. The eggs…
AF36 Approved for Pistachios
…of commodities to consumers or to animals as feed. For this season there is enough material to treat at least 60,000 acres—possibly much more due to a drought in Texas,…