It was a big topic at the American Farm Bureau Federation convention this week: biotechnology and agriculture. Industry leader Cathleen Enright discusses the importance of biotechnology and how farmers can…
American Adults are Choosing Healthier Foods, Consuming Healthier Diets
…and ensure that all Americans have access to healthy food and science-based nutrition education and advice. “The Obama Administration is working hard to empower the American public to make smart…
Dairy Association Urges Passage of Trade Priorities Act
…Congress and the Executive Branch to work together to advance trade agreements that will create jobs for American workers and growth opportunities for U.S. businesses. The bill includes several key…
EPA Awards more than $460,000 for environmental Projects along the U.S.-Mexico Border
…is also contributing significant resources to the beautification of Los Sauces Park in Tijuana. Last year marked the 20th anniversary of the North American Free Trade Agreement and the 30th…
Drones Could be Beneficial for Farmers
The American Farm Bureau Federation annual convention was held this week, and one of the discussion topics was using drones to increase profits and productivity. Click to Open or Download…
AFBF President Tells Farmers to Hold Congress Accountable
Bob Stallman American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman is calling for farm bureau members to hold congress accountable. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Young Cattlemen’s Conference Deadline Approaching
…to support Angus education, youth and research. To learn more about the Angus Foundation and the programs it supports, call the American Angus Association® at 816-383-5100 or go to www.angusfoundation.org….
California Farms and Consumers in Jeopardy
…consumers throughout the state. Despite joint federal and state project facilities designed to provide a stable water supply for 25 million Californians and a third of California’s farmland, the management…
AgNet’s “Agri-View” Host Everett Griner, 87, Recovers From Heart Attack
…in the various arms of the military, during two different major wars in American history. Other than his military years, Everett has spent most of his professional life in radio,…
EPA West Coast Collaborative Announces Grants
…American Samoa Power Authority received $17,978 to offset the cost of purchasing cleaner fuel for use in power generation and trucking fleets. Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA) received $200,000…
Fresno State Earns State Titles at Farm Bureau Collegiate Competition
…Agricultural Sciences and Technology squad won the state team championship. Carlson, an Animal Science/Pre-Veterinary major from Elk Grove, now advances to compete at the national contest — the American Farm…
CIT Director Named National Irrigation ‘Person of the Year’
…a member of the “Smart” Water Application Technologies Executive Committee; an honorary member of the American Society of Irrigation Consultants; a Fellow with the California Council for Science and Technology;…
Progress in Seed Science for Vegetable Industry
…grown in California. Sabrina Hill speaks with President and CEO of the American Seed Trade Association, Andy LaVigne. Click to open or download audio report. The American Seed Trade Association’s…