…weekly report using data and products from the National Water and Climate Center and other agencies. The report focuses on seasonal snowpack, precipitation, temperature, and drought conditions in the U.S….
Agri View: Vegetables-A Small Choice
…healthy eating style and build it throughout your lifetime. Everything you eat and drink matters. The right mix can help you be healthier now and in the future. This means:…
FFA Jackets Awarded to Students by County Farm Bureau
…Whitney FFA Rhiannon Conrad, Mt. Whitney FFA Valerie Diaz, Mt. Whitney FFA Anne Dykstra, El Diamante FFA Edlin Gonzalez, Woodlake FFA Trinity Hernandez, Woodlake FFA Tessa Johnson,Mt. Whitney FFA Cesar…
USDA Investments Make Big Impact for Rural America in 2015
…this has helped to strengthen local economies for the farmers, families and businesses who call rural America home, and for all Americans who rely on the food, fuel and goods…
Agri View: Pork Exports Up
…Export Federation. “Some of the comments noted that this was a surprisingly good combination of new and old — American pork used in Japanese dishes,” said Satoshi Kato, USMEF-Japan marketing…
World Dairy Expo 2016 Dairy Cattle Associate Judges Selected
…2,000 head of cattle during the 50th anniversary show. This year’s diverse group of associate judges has experience judging national and international shows around the world, and Expo is excited…
American Farm Bureau Expresses Support for Senate Child Nutrition Legislation Goals
…Farm Bureau is pleased that the proposed legislation includes provisions to boost milk and dairy product consumption through the National School Lunch Program. “The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends three…
President Vetoes Resolution of Disapproval of WOTUS
After bi-partisan passage in both chambers of Congress, President Obama vetoed Senate Joint Resolution 22, disapproval of the EPA’s “waters of the United States” rule. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President…
Agri View: Agriculture Productivity
…ERS projected future productivity growth with alternative public R&D investment scenarios. This analysis found that declines in public R&D have a more pronounced effects in the longrun than in the…
NCGA Priority and Policy Conference Yields Insight into Top Issues
The National Corn Growers Association’s annual Priority and Policy Conference, held last week in St. Louis, brought together a wide array of stakeholders for discussions on the direction of the…
Vilsack Leads Trade Mission to Chile and Peru
…Peru, steady economic growth and an expanding middle-class population are fueling demand for high-quality, made-in-America food and agricultural products. Now that the United States enjoys open access to these markets,…
Communications Now Could Ease Future Port Issues
Many people believe California will see problems from a port shutdown again in the future and starting communications now may help out the process then. Easing Future Port Issues The…
USDA Microloans Help Purchase Land and Improve Property
…for America’s farmers and ranchers to utilize, especially as new and beginning farmers and ranchers look for the assistance they need to get started. To learn more about the FSA…
Ports Shutdown Slowed Growth in 2015
…consumed. Shipments were delayed and delayed and delayed and that meant that customers either just pushed purchases further out in the future or they just cancelled,” Almond Board of California…