…Director Sabrina Hill. Krysta Harden Krysta Harden was sworn in as the Deputy Secretary for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on August 12, 2013 after unanimous confirmation by the…
Agri View: COOL Labeling
…Part 65) went into effect on March 16, 2009. AMS is responsible for administration and enforcement of COOL. FAQs: Repeal of COOL Requirements for Beef and Pork (pdf) May 2013…
Wet Weather Doesn’t Hinder Citrus Harvest
…cara cara and blood orange varieties. California’s grapefruit production is down 1 percent from the 2013-14 season, but lemon production is up 9 percent, USDA crop analysts found. Tangerine and…
Town Hall Meeting With Tom Vilsack and Bob Stallman Focuses on Farm Policy
…facing farmers and ranchers, to the benefit of American agriculture and consumers alike.” In his opening remarks Vilsack thanked Farm Bureau members for their help in securing the 2014 farm…
Agri View: Avian Flu Recovery
Everett Griner talks about H5N2 avian flu losses in recovery in today’s Agri View. Avian Flu Recovery From: USDA.gov Avian Influenza Since December 2014, USDA has confirmed several cases of…
Dairy Digesters Beneficial to Control Greenhouse Gasses
…2013, outlined the priority investments for the auction proceeds for fiscal years 2013-14 through 2015-16. These priority investments range from high-speed rail, to energy efficiency retrofits, to agricultural management (including…
Agriculture Graduate Shortage
For college students, soon-to-be college students and parents hoping for a good return on their investment in tuition, the study of agriculture may be worth looking into. Cathy Isom tells…
Peanut Pileup
…report announced that total peanut production by U-S farmers in 2015 is expected to surpass that of 2014 by almost a billion pounds. Peanut Pileup From: Florida Peanut Producer Association…
Snowpack’s Water Content Far Greater than One Year Ago
…of its 2 million AF capacity, 30 percent of normal for the date. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. declared a drought State of Emergency on January 17, 2014 and directed…
Andy Grammer Teams with Feeding America
…Andy Grammer attends Feeding America Hosts Bi-Coastal Celebrity Volunteer Event at Harlem Community Kitchen on December 11, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by D Dipasupil/Getty Images for Feeding America)…
Land O’Lakes – GENYOUth Team Up
…operations that span the spectrum from farm production to consumer foods. With 2014 annual sales of more than $15 billion, Land O’Lakes is one of the nation’s largest cooperatives, ranking…
FDA Requests Comments on Use of the Term “Natural” on Food Labeling
Comment Period on Use of the Term “Natural” on Food Labeling Extended Until May 10, 2016 In direct response to requests from the public, the FDA has extended the comment…
The Western View: Big Data
The American Farm Bureau Federation has been studying the privacy and security issues associated with “Big Data”. Staff members held meetings in 2014 with growers, Ag tech providers, and others…
Groundwater Management a Costly Endeavor
…Groundwater website offers links and news from state, local and non-governmental agencies. Read more here. 2015 Amendments An updated copy of the 2014 Sustainable Groundwater Management Legislation includes 2015 amendments…