The American Farm Bureau Federation told Senate Agriculture Committee leaders today that it supports the goals of the Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016. In a letter…
Agritourism Growing Support
…people riding the busses want to do more experiences like going to a farm. And we actually had a motor coach tour operators across the country ask us if we…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for January 20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Agri View: Agriculture Productivity
Everett Griner talks about agriculture productivity in today’s Agri View. Agriculture Productivity From USDA Economic Research Service Agricultural Productivity It is widely agreed that increased productivity, arising from innovation and…
Vilsack Leads Trade Mission to Chile and Peru
…United States entered into a trade agreement with Peru in 2009 that slashed agricultural tariffs and improved market access for many U.S. products. As a result, U.S. farm and food…
USDA Microloans Help Purchase Land and Improve Property
…begin offering farm ownership microloans, creating a new financing avenue for farmers to buy and improve property. These microloans will be especially helpful to beginning or underserved farmers, U.S. veterans…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for January 19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Agri View: Biofuel Big Business
…DOE and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shows that the use of E15 is safe in all vehicles built since 2001. E15 waivers issued by EPA in 2010 and 2011…
Valley Women to be Honored for Philanthropic and Agricultural Involvement
Six women have been selected as the 2016 honorees for the Common Threads Award, which recognizes women from the San Joaquin Valley for their agricultural, philanthropic and community service. The…
Farm Credit
The nation’s farm credit system was created 100 years ago and continues its support of rural America. This Land of Ours – Farming Credit In 1916 Woodrow Wilson signed the…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for January 18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Agri View: Bad Economic Year
…continue to stand with America’s farming families, small businesses and rural communities as they build a brighter future for our country on the land that they love.” Full Forecast: http://www.ers.usda.gov/topics/farm-economy/farm-sector-income-finances/2015-farm-sector-income-forecast.aspx…
Fee Free Days This Weekend In National Forests
…of the US Forest Service tell us more. Fee Free Days This Weekend In National Forests From the National Park Service On Monday, January 18, national parks throughout the country…
Dietary Guidelines
…HHS, the Administration on Aging implements the Dietary Guidelines through the Older Americans Act Nutrition Services programs (i.e., nutrition programs for older adults), with about 5,000 community-based nutrition service providers…









