…new report on June 17 that shows America’s biobased industry is generating substantial economic activity and creating American jobs. According to the report, the U.S. biobased industry contributed four million…
Regenis Application Wins Dairy Digester Grant in CA
…Flow™ from DVO, Inc. of Wisconsin, which makes the only American designed anaerobic digester on the market. Together, the all-American partnership between Regenis and DVO, Inc. has generated nearly a…
Bill to Send More Water to California Farms Passes in House
Congressman David Valadao The House has passed legislation meant to bring more water to California’s major farmland. Sabrina Hill reports. Water Bill Passes House The legislation was authored by California…
New Learning Tools for Children
Kids learning to grow food The American Farm Bureau Foundation for agriculture has launched a program teaching children about where their food comes from. Cathy Isom explains it. Food Farm…
Proposal To Strengthen Western Water Bill for San Joaquin Valley
Today, Representative Costa offered three amendments before the Rules Committee, in a continued effort to improve H.R. 2898, the Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015, of which…
Stallman Announces Departure in January
Bob Stallman American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman announced that he will not seek reelection in January 2016 following 16 years at the helm of the nation’s largest, most…
GMO Labeling Bill Moves Forward
…establish a certification process through USDA for foods labeled as non-GMO and prevent states from requiring the labeling of food with genetically modified ingredients. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF)…
Smithsonian Exhibit Showcases Agriculture
Patent model of Eli Whitney’s cotton gin The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History is taking visitors back in time. Today Cathy Isom tells us about the exhibit showcasing decades…
Huanglongbing Detected in Los Angeles County
…are under full or partial quarantine due to the detected presence of the ACP: Alabama, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico,…
Record Number of Farmers and Ranchers Certified Under 2014 Farm Bill Conservation Compliance
…farmers to be stewards of the land,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “By investing in both American farmers and the health of our productive lands, we are ensuring future generations…
President Obama’s Designation of Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument
…story of significant events in American history and protect unique cultural and natural resources for the benefit of all Americans. “The Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument strikes a unique balance…
United States and Switzerland Streamline Organic Trade
…progress under this Administration,” said U.S. Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden. “This is another chapter in the success story of organic agriculture, providing new economic opportunities for American producers, choices…
American Farm Bureau, Agriculture and Industry Groups Ask Court to Ditch EPA’s Unlawful Water Rule
…are the American Petroleum Institute, American Road and Transportation Builders, Leading Builders of America, National Alliance of Forest Owners, National Association of Home Builders, National Association of Manufacturers, National Cattlemen’s…
Agricultural Land to be Discussed at Upcoming Ca. State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting
…water supply in dry years. Invited speakers include: Dorene D’Adamo, California State Water Resources Control Board; Erik Roget, American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers; Corny Gallagher, California Bankers…