Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in cooperation with the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR),…
Funding to Ensure Access to Needed Veterinary Services
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded more than $4.3 million to 48 American veterinarians to help repay a portion of their veterinary…
Farm Bureau Scores Big
…American agriculture.” A member of the College Football Hall of Fame, Archie enjoyed an impressive college football career at the University of Mississippi that included leading his team to the…
HLB Positive Finds Rise to 30
…and Agriculture is reporting that two more citrus trees have tested positive for the deadly huanglongbing disease in the San Gabriel area of Los Angeles County. The Citrus Pest and…
Farmers Fleeing HSUS Ag Advisory Councils
At least six farmers have left Humane Society advisory councils in the past year, including its newly formed National Agriculture Advisory Council. After forming 11 state councils, HSUS announced a…
Canada Investigating Bovine Tuberculosis
…from a U.S. Department of Agriculture notice in September that a cow from Alberta tested positive for bovine TB at a U.S. slaughter plant. This is the 10th confirmed case…
Obama Administration Pushing for TPP during Lame-Duck
…and Donald Trump, have voiced opposition to TPP on the campaign trail. The agreement represents a significant boost for agriculture exports and income if passed and implemented by all member…
Lab System Aims to Protect State’s Livestock
…havoc on the state’s animal agriculture. He said the system also plays an important role in maintaining food security and food safety, safeguarding public health and protecting the state’s agricultural…
Looking for ‘Natural Enemies’ in Asia to Control Invasive Plants
By Sharon Durham USDA Agriculture Research Service A caterpillar, Lygomusotima stria, on a Lygodium microphyllum leaf in Singapore. (Image courtesy of USDA/ARS) This June, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) ecologist Melissa…
Valley’s Gold, Ag Unite Programs Honored
…to Fork A-Fair, Chenango Ohio Agriculture Experience Day, Jackson-Vinton Drive-It Yourself Ag Tours Galore, Lawrence Pennsylvania Agricultural Career Days, Blair 1,001-3,000 Members California Valley’s Gold, Fresno Illinois Farm to Fork…
Food and Forestry Research and Development Projects
…federal agencies including the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). “I offer my sincere congratulations to these recipients who have demonstrated that their ideas…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for November 02
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…
NMPF Pres. Commemorates Centennial / Sets Path for Future
…organization’s annual meeting in Nashville, Mulhern commemorated the centennial of one of Washington’s leading agriculture policy groups by ensuring that its commitments have not altered, and that NMPF plans to…
American Lamb Board Appointments Announced
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the appointment of four members to serve on the 2017 American Lamb Board. Each appointee will serve 3-year terms. The newly appointed board members are:…