…AFB Women’s Leadership Committee. Saylor, a crop farmer from Arizona, gave her first annual address at the business meeting of the AFB Women, held at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s…
Farm Bureau has Plenty for Farmers to Learn, See and Do at #AFBF16
Farm bureau members from around the nation are gathered in Orland, Florida for annual American Farm Bureau Federation Convention. Sabrina Hill talks with Samantha Castro about the speakers, sessions, and…
Stallman to Farmers and Ranchers: Stand Up and Be Counted
Farmers and ranchers need to adopt technology and they need to stand up for their rights. But most of all, they need to share their stories, American Farm Bureau Federation…
National Apricot Day
…National Apricot Day From National Day Calendar website National Apricot Day-January 9 Apricot lovers from all over the United States observe National Apricot Day every year on January 9th. The…
Agriculture Education Supported by CDFA
…State Fair, classroom resource kits on crop and plant science provided by the Stanley W. Strew Education Fund, and support for California Future Farmers of America’s (FFA) leadership and development…
Governor Brown’s Budget Invests in Climate Smart Agriculture
…and ranch lands via agricultural easements. This proposed climate smart agriculture investment by the State of California will help farmers and ranchers adapt to climate variability while meeting the demand…
Agri View: Avian Flu Recovery
…of these HPAI H5 viruses have been detected in the United States, Canada, or internationally. USDA has both an international and a domestic role in controlling the spread of avian…
2015 Dietary Guidelines Support Lean Beef in a Healthy Diet
…a healthy diet and confirm that Americans are, on average, consuming lean meat in daily amounts that are consistent with the recommendations for protein foods. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President…
New Dietary Guidelines Released by USDA and HHS
…that are right for them and their families and take advantage of the diversity of products available, thanks to America’s farmers and ranchers.” The specific recommendations fit into five overarching…
Farmer Drone Rules
Waiting for lift-off. Cathy Isom explains some of the new rules keeping the latest technology for the farm on the ground. Farmers interested in using unmanned aircraft systems, also known…
Exports to South Africa
…regarding this announcement: Vilsack “This is good news for American farmers, ranchers and poultry, pork and beef companies. We welcome this move by South Africa and will continue our efforts…
Agri View: Agriculture Education
…the National FFA Organization (Future Farmers of America). Classroom Instruction- classroom instruction of an agricultural class teaches the students the basic concepts of the particular course through hands on learning…
Fat to Fit at 40 – Ag Advocate talks Weight Loss
…and still works to promote agriculture. She recently lost a hundred pounds and set out to represent farmers and ranchers by promoting her new healthy lifestyle. She’s the author of…
Vilsack Urges Congress to Pass Wildfire Funding Fix
…exhausted in 2015, forcing USDA to transfer funds away from forest restoration projects that would help reduce the risk of future fires, in order to cover the high cost of…