…Securing America’s Future Act. Duvall “We are at a crisis point in agriculture,” American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall said. “Chairman Bob Goodlatte wants to address our problem and has…
How Dairy Farmers Are Helping Us Meet Our Climate Goals
…our great state. California is the country’s number-one milk producer and our dairy farmers work diligently to provide the highest quality milk for America’s families. A great many of these…
Celebrating National Cherry Pie Day
…coincidentally close to President’s Day, cherries was one of President George Washington’s favorite foods! According to the American Pie Council, the pie came to America with the first English settlers….
Agri View: Impact of Snow
…In fact, the kids 17, or younger, got there first chance to throw a snowball, or build a snowman, back in early January. It wasn’t much fun to farmers who…
Significant Growth Expected for Ice Cream Sales
…of ice cream in 2016. Demand from North America, Europe and other developed regions for premium products is one of the major driving factors behind the anticipated growth. Expansion of…
FTC Nominee Pledges to Look Closely at Ag Mergers
…pipeline that will put antitrust regulators’ approach to the test. Bayer and Monsanto are still awaiting antitrust approval from the U.S. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
MN Students Want GMO Approval Process Streamlined
…pass a bipartisan bill that funnels GMO fuel and fiber crops through either the USDA or the EPA, but not both. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Legislation Designed to Save Pollinators Introduced in House
…food supply. Studies estimate that one of every three bites of food Americans eat is from a crop pollinated by bees. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Immigration Debate in Congress Still Struggling
…says even if the bill got the 218 votes it needs to pass through the House, it’s unlikely to pass in the Senate. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Trump to Sit Down with Mexican President
…his threat to withdraw from the pact if the three countries can’t reach a deal that’s more “fair” to America. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. Image…
Agri View: Oldest Fruit in the World
…a fruit. The only history I have is it was grown by the Spanish and Native Americans long before the white man came to this country. It was also grown…
2018 USDA Ag Outlook Forum Offers Pre-Forum Field Trips on Farming and Research
…potential wet weather. The other Wednesday tour option is a visit to the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington D.C. and the USDA Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) in Beltsville, Md….
The Western View: Nutria Invasion
…or more feet long, and with a ravenous appetite. It’s from South America but was brought to the United States because its fur is marketable – it’s like mink. They…
Celebrating a Heart Healthy Food
…February 16th is National Almond Day. Whether you are eating them by themselves, using almond milk, pasta, flour, butter, oil or meal, almonds offer a delicious flavor along with many…