National Ag Day recognizes and celebrates the abundance provided by American agriculture. Every spring, producers, agricultural associations, corporations, universities, government agencies and others across the country join together in recognition—and…
National Ag Day
…and communities across the country. The theme for National Ag Day 2016 is “Agriculture: Stewards of a Healthy Planet.” Tomorrow is National Ag Day – a day to recognize and…
Agri View: Farm Family Honor
…adapted methods used by the Native Americans, to the present day in which the United States ranks as the world’s largest agricultural exporter, farming continues to serve as the backbone…
Vilsack, Obama Travel to Cuba
…in Cuba, and continue to help American businesses interested in exporting to Cuba form and strengthen ties to the Cuban people and culture. “Throughout history, agriculture has served as a…
Grain Bin Safety
…shot in 2015 during the awarding of a grain rescue tube and rescue training to the Conrad (IA) Fire Department. Rural fire departments often lack the specialized equipment and training…
Agri View: Avian Flu…Again?
Everett Griner talks about a new case of Avian Flu in today’s Agri View. Avian Flu…Again? From USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection…
California Shows Decreased Use of Most-Hazardous Pesticides
…California produces nearly half of American grown fruits, nuts and vegetables, and the amount of pesticides use varies annually, depending upon pest problems, weather, acreage and other factors. Other Highlights…
Farm Women and Consumers
…and Consumers From: American Farm Bureau Federation What is the Women’s Leadership Program? The American Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership (AFBWL) program provides women with the training and education they need…
Safeguarding California – Climate Change Implementation Action Plan for Agriculture
…with partners and stakeholders to find new ways to build resilience in the sector. Link to Safeguarding California Agricultural Sector Plan Link to full Safeguarding California: Implementation Actions Plans report…
Agri View: Oh Real Christmas Tree
…planted by farmers. North American Real Christmas Trees are grown in all 50 states and Canada. Eighty percent (80%) of artificial trees worldwide are manufactured in China, according to the…
$20 Million Committed to Innovative Conservation Projects
…adoption of such systems among Navajo, Hopi and other American-Indian tribes. The early results have been so promising that the solar-powered system has already been adopted by many Navajo farmers….
Five Lessons for California from Australia’s Drought
…increase supply, Australia invested $7.2 billion in desalination and recycled water plants. But the benefit was short lived in some places. Post-drought many of those plants are no longer running….
50 Years of School Breakfast
…Grants to help schools and child care sites sustain the successful implementation of the healthier meals made possible by the bipartisan Healthy Hunger-free Kids Act of 2010. “As we celebrate…
Simplifying the Data Ownership Dilemma
…has already had access to your data. The question is what happens to your data after you receive your map. Many farmers are confused about data ownership: who actually has…