Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman focused on farm policy and USDA’s priorities during a town hall-style conversation at the 97th AFBF Annual Convention…
Barbara Corcoran Gives Farmers Tips for Taking Charge of Their Brand
Acclaimed real estate mogul and “Shark Tank” investor Barbara Corcoran addressed farmers and ranchers at the closing session of the 97th American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade…
Vilsack on Campbell’s GMO Labels
…the American Farm Bureau Convention, Vilsack says ultimately, it will be the consumer who makes the decisions. Vilsack says the issue of GMO labeling is not about safety – he…
National Milk Day
…of killing harmful bacteria in beverages and food products. — 1884 – American Doctor Hervey Thatcher of New York City, invented the first glass milk bottle, called ‘Thatcher’s Common Sense…
Women in Agriculture Are a Big Deal – #AFBF16
…AFB Women’s Leadership Committee. Saylor, a crop farmer from Arizona, gave her first annual address at the business meeting of the AFB Women, held at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s…
California Among State Farm Bureaus Honored for Excellence at #AFBF16
State Farm Bureaus were presented awards at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 97th Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade Show. The awards recognized their excellence in membership achievement and implementation of…
Farm Bureau has Plenty for Farmers to Learn, See and Do at #AFBF16
Farm bureau members from around the nation are gathered in Orland, Florida for annual American Farm Bureau Federation Convention. Sabrina Hill talks with Samantha Castro about the speakers, sessions, and…
Stallman to Farmers and Ranchers: Stand Up and Be Counted
Farmers and ranchers need to adopt technology and they need to stand up for their rights. But most of all, they need to share their stories, American Farm Bureau Federation…
Outstanding, Creative County Farm Bureau Programs Honored at #AFBF16
Two California county farm bureaus are among 24 nationwide recognized by the American Farm Bureau Federation for innovative program ideas in this year’s County Activities of Excellence Awards program. The…
National Apricot Day
…Armenia. The apricot found its way to North American when English colonists settled in Virginia. The fruit was brought further west by Spanish explorers and missionaries where the fruit is…
New Dietary Guidelines Released by USDA and HHS
…2 diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans is the nation’s trusted resource for evidence-based nutrition recommendations and serves to provide the general public, as well…
Exports to South Africa
…regarding this announcement: Vilsack “This is good news for American farmers, ranchers and poultry, pork and beef companies. We welcome this move by South Africa and will continue our efforts…
David Davis Farmland 4 Sale
Cathy Isom tells us about farmland once belonging to a historical figure with ties to Abraham Lincoln going on the auction block. David Davis Farmland 4 Sale From Pantograph.com Land…
SNAP Hunger
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is the federal government’s most important tool for fighting poverty. Cathy Isom looks into why Americans who rely on food stamps are still…