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
…www.whatsinmyfood.com. With 92 percent of Americans supporting the labeling of GMO foods, Campbell believes now is the time for the federal government to act quickly to implement a federal solution….
National Milk Day
Cathy Isom tells us a little history about milk and celebrating America’s number one beverage. January 11th is National Milk Day, which celebrates the actual day way back in 1878…
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…
Agri View: Avian Flu Recovery
…potential to cause severe disease or increase transmissibility between birds or mammals. Regardless of these changes, the USDA plans that are currently in place, which include surveillance, reporting, biosecurity, movement…
Low-Risk Nut Theft Always Tempting
…experience with cybercrime. It’s hard to catch the criminals in the act as the shipments look normal and legal moving through the state. Calkins says the other issue is that…
New Dietary Guidelines Released by USDA and HHS
…and seeds Oils, including those from plants: canola, corn, olive, peanut, safflower, soybean, and sunflower. Oils also are naturally present in nuts, seeds, seafood, olives, and avocados. Further, Americans should…
Farmer Drone Rules
…public uses today include law enforcement, firefighting, border patrol, disaster relief, search and rescue, military training, and other government operational missions. The FAA manages public aircraft COAs through its COA…
Exports to South Africa
…Opportunity Act. The agreement was reached following intense U.S. government engagement with South African officials over the last year. Only a limited number of U.S. poultry and meat products have…