The potential entry of one of the United State’s biggest trading partners into the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations next month could be huge for some agricultural exports. Cindy Zimmerman has the…
Time to Nominate for Local FSA Committees
Eligible producers can soon nominate candidates for election to local Farm Service Agency County Committees. Rod Bain has the details. Click to open or download audio report….
Working to Keep Markets Open for U.S. Wheat
U.S. agricultural officials say they are doing everything possible to keep markets for U.S. wheat open. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report….
Backlash from M-COOL Rule
The new M-COOL rules bring harsh backlash from major livestock organizations. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, the National Pork Producers…
AFBF Statement on Judiciary Passage of Senate Immigration Bill
…nation to have a comprehensive agricultural labor plan that works for all sectors of agriculture and across all regions of our nation. The Senate Judiciary Committee today passed a balanced…
Specialty Crops Continue Strong Momentum in House Ag. Committee Farm Bill
Changes to Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program concern industry WASHINGTON, D.C – The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, a national coalition of more than 120 organizations representing growers of fruits,…
On The Scene for Big Week in Farm News in Washington D. C.
…As always, the key lawmakers involved with agricultural policy were most gracious and accessible for our news coverage. The exclusive concert for our farm broadcasters earlier this week in the…
AFBF Statement on House Farm Bill
…through other safety net choices, will go a long way in ensuring a stable agricultural economy over the next few years. “These bipartisan-supported bills offer a basic-but-broad risk management platform…
Meat and Poultry Production
U.S. red meat and poultry production in 2014 is projected to be above 2013, according to the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report. Randall Weiseman has more. Click…
AFBF: Farm Bill Markup Underway
…and that’s sure to make for some red eyed late hours for many lawmakers and others who are tuned in to agricultural issues on Capitol Hill. AgNet West’s Gary Cooper…
California Ag Leader Passes
…years. He was also involved with Sun Maid Raisin Growers and served on its Board of Directors. Over the years, McInturf was appointed to many state and national agricultural positions….
Information Sharing Can Be Simple
One group is showing how the sharing of agricultural information doesn’t have to involve a lot of high tech skills and equipment. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or…
Signal Word Change for Vulcan Insecticide
…it is significant for growers’ plans of sustainability. This label revision now positions Vulcan in the lowest category of EPA toxicity ratings for agricultural crop inputs. For the full interview…
Vulcan Receives Reduced Signal Word
…product label. Revised from its previous signal word designation of “Warning,” Vulcan is now within the lowest category of toxicity ratings for agricultural chemicals. “The significance of this label change…