…to be able to advocate for getting things done…instead of having to constantly defend agriculture against a steady stream of challenges from our own government.” In his address Duvall covered…
Dairy Farming Desperate for Immigration Reform
…Instead, it’s the lack of available people to work. The industry worked throughout 2017 to bring forward immigration reform that would work for dairy farmers because they don’t have access…
Farm Groups Launch ‘Farm Town Strong’ Campaign to Address Rural Opioid Epidemic
…discuss the problem. Too often, those struggling with addiction and their family members don’t seek the support they need. Through the Farm Town Strong campaign, we’re tackling this crisis head-on…
Beneficial Ways to Recycle the Christmas Tree
…a fake tree you don’t want anymore.. don’t toss it… donate it. You’d be surprised how many years that tree will have and make someone else very happy. I’m Cathy…
USDA Issues Permit for Santa’s Reindeer
…over any U.S. border port. “It’s the season of giving and joy. Here at USDA we don’t want anything to delay these very important reindeer at our borders,” said Secretary…
Setting Aside Money In Case of NAFTA Failure?
…assistance is the last thing the agriculture industry wants. “Farmers don’t want more money from the federal treasury,” he adds, “they want their money to come from the marketplace.” From…
Help the Planet – Environmentally Friendly Holidays
…best time of the year for the planet if we all don’t do our part by making some ecologically smarter choices. And there are plenty of ways to be kinder…
Tips to Keep Holiday Food Safe at Home or When Traveling
…you don’t cross contaminate. Cook using a food thermometer to make sure food reaches a safe minimum internal temperature. Chill leftovers within two hours of cooking. Keep track of how…
How to Plan, and Work, Your Winter Kitchen Garden
…produce will be ebb and flow. Tend your garden indoors as you would if it was outside. Remove dead or fallen leaves, consider fertilizing, and don’t overwater. I’m Cathy Isom……
Conaway Ready For Farm Bill Work
…“I think we’ll be done and across the floor before the train leaves the station,” he said to Politico. While there aren’t a lot of details on the draft available…
Mend, Don’t End NAFTA
Officials from Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. will begin a technical round of meetings on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) on Monday. Top negotiating officials aren’t scheduled to…
Christmas Tree Buying Tips
…you head out the door, don’t forget to measure your ceiling height and the height of your tree stand, so you know exactly what you’re working with and how big…
Western View: Identifying Fake News
…be reporting the story. Google search and find out what others are saying. Don’t trust it if you can’t find verification. Second, use your common sense. If someone is telling…
USDA to Allow States Flexibility for SNAP
…government programs back to work and into independence. President Donald Trump has said when tax reform efforts are done, he wants to turn his attention to welfare reform, possibly setting…