By Dennis O’Brien, Agriculture Research Service Wisconsin dairy producers are increasingly adopting a practice that makes economic and environmental sense: They plant oats in early to mid-August and either allow…
National Organic Standards Board Meeting
…advises the Secretary of Agriculture on other aspects of the organic regulations. Twice a year, the board convenes to listen to public comments, discuss specific items pertaining to organic agriculture,…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for November 28
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Central Valley Supports Food Supply Chains
California’s Central Valley joins national network U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced three new public-private partnerships that will create economic opportunities in Elgin, Texas; Fresno, Calif.; and Chicago. The Food…
Labor Issues Increase Vineyard Mechanization Attention
…said. Minimum wage and agriculture overtime qualifications will substantially increase over the next five years in California. O’Quest added that this has only reaffirmed his decision to adopt mechanization technologies….
Almond Board: A Thanksgiving Message
…committee members serve without compensation. The Board is responsible for establishing policy, recommending budgets and programs to the Secretary of Agriculture for approval, and reviewing program results and effectiveness. The…
Agri View: America’s Youth Convention
…more. FFA, Future Farmers of America, involves a lot more than agriculture. They teach leadership and responsibility. That’s what the difference is all about. That’s Agri View for today. I’m…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for November 23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
EPA Finalizes Increase in Renewable Fuel Volumes
…the volumes. EPA implements the RFS program in consultation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Energy. For more information on today’s announcement, go to: https://www.epa.gov/renewable-fuel-standard-program/final-renewable-fuel-standards-2017-and-biomass-based-diesel-volume…
Report Highlights Scientific Research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture released investment results in scientific research including 222 new inventions, 94 patents awarded and 125 new patent applications filed in 2015. The USDA Annual Report…
Next Ag Secretary Likely to have Indiana Ties
When President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January, he is likely to have an Agriculture Secretary with ties to Indiana. Indiana Governor Mike Pence, who will serve as Trump’s Vice…
Vilsack Says RFS Will Survive Trump Administration
Outgoing Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the Renewable Fuel Standard will survive a Donald Trump administration because ethanol is too well-established in rural areas. Vilsack says the RFS “supports too…
Christmas Tree Promotion Board Members Named
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack appointed four members to serve on the Christmas Tree Promotion Board. Newly appointed is Charles E. Fowler, of Sylva, N.C., representing Region 3 – Eastern Region,…
Softwood Lumber Board Appointments
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has appointed six members to the Softwood Lumber Board to serve 3-year terms of office beginning Jan. 1, 2017. Newly appointed manufacturer Furman Brodie, of Florence,…