The “big four” farm bill leaders met Thursday in an effort to advance negotiations of the conference committee. Senators Pat Roberts and Debbie Stabenow, along with Representatives Mike Conaway and…
The Western View: ‘Sniffer Dogs’ Working in the Ag Industry
…work with the various regulatory agencies. Also, some growers may have confidentiality concerns on the locations the dogs are working. The USDA investigators will need to work with grower groups…
The California Kitchen: Olive Oil Whipped Potato
…T Olive Oil 1/4 C Heavy Cream (Optional) TT S+P Olive Oil Whipped Potato For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or…
USDA Invests in $650,000 in Local Watershed Project to Protect Communities and Vital Infrastructure
…watershed projects that help communities in every state and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. These watershed projects reflect a federal investment of about $6.2 billion and deliver an estimated $2.2…
USDA Launches Interactive Data Tool to Help Rural Communities Address the Opioid Crisis
New Community Assessment Tool Empowers Rural Leaders to Make Data-Driven Decisions to Build Resilient Communities Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett announced the United States Department of…
Secretary Perdue Highlights the Benefits of the USMCA for California Producers
…Agriculture Sonny Perdue commended the efforts of everyone involved with negotiating the agreement and looks forward to continuing to cultivate the trade relationship moving forward. “It’s an exciting day obviously…
DTN Poll: Farmers Continue Supporting Trump
…that President Trump devotes enough attention to rural America, while only nine percent of respondents believe that Congress does. Overall, 72 percent of respondents indicated that issues that affect their…
NCF Accepting Applications for CME Beef Industry Scholarships
…the future of food production in America. Students studying education, communication, production, research or other areas related to the beef industry should consider applying for the scholarship. Applicants for the…
FDA Proposes New Food Recall Guidelines
…recall. The proposed change would mean the FDA will publicize retail locations that may have distributed products which could cause “serious adverse health consequences or death to humans or animals.”…
USMCA: No Pathway Forward for Beef Labeling
The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association expressed disappoint a new trade deal between the U.S., Mexico and Canada does not include a viable pathway forward for country-of-origin labeling on U.S. beef products….
Scientists and Economists Unite Against USDA Move
…can provide proper input. The letter says the group is worried that moving the Economic Research Service from the Research, Education and Economics mission area will undermine the agency’s work…
Registration Now Open for 2019 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show
…convention we have come to expect and appreciate.” To register and secure housing for the 2019 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show, visit www.beefusa.org. Source: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association…
Agriculture Awaits New Farm Bill as 2014 Bill Expires
While Monday was a good day for trade, it also marked the first day without a farm bill. Lawmakers failed to gain a consensus in the farm bill conference committee…
AFBF Seeking Farm Dog of the Year
…farm families.” Farm dog owners must be Farm Bureau members to enter their dogs in the competition and must submit applications by October 12th online at www.fb.org. Source: National Association…