Rep. K. Michael Conaway (R-TX), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 1599, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act by a…
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau Federation, Regarding H.R. 1599, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015
Bob Stallman “Congress stood with farmers and ranchers today in supporting innovation that helps the environment and keeps food prices down for everyone. The Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act…
Food Labeling Act H.R. 1599 Passes House Vote
…the bill. AFBF President Bob Stallman issued a statement shortly after the passage this morning, stating “Congress stood with farmers and ranchers today in supporting innovation that helps the environment…
Crop Insurance Options for Fruit and Nut Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the expansion of crop insurance to provide additional options for fruit and nut producers. The Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO) and the Actual…
Four HLB Trees in San Gabriel, Quarantine Declared
…and Agriculture has an update. Update on San Gabriel HLB The quarantine boundaries are on the north, E. Orange Grove Blvd.; on the east, N. Lemon Ave.; on the west,…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for July 23
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Wet July Weather Brings El Nino Hope
…are taking a “we’ll believe it when we see it” stance, however the abnormal weather California is seeing in July is persuading some of the agriculture community. USDA Meteorologist Brad…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for July 22
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Residential Citrus Tree Concerns Remain
The three huanglongbing (HLB) finds in California to date are in a close radius amongst a huge residential area. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) says residential trees…
Senate Finance Committee Introduces Tax Bill to Help Agriculture and Other Small Businesses
The Senate Finance Committee responded to the concerns of farmers and ranchers across America as it put forward a bill today to extend important tax provisions through 2016. The legislation…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for July 21
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Farm City Newsday Podcast for July 20
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Women Ag Network
…can build a new generation of women leaders in agriculture. By e-mailing them, you will automatically be added to the Women in Agriculture Mentoring Network. For more information CLICK HERE….
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review July 17
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, drone danger, cutting edge workplace technology,…