The National Peanut Board continues its “Perfectly Powerful Peanut” tour with a recent stop in California. Tyron Spearman has the details. Peanut Tour Stops in California…
Stallman Announces Departure in January
…Farm Bureau forward. I am as optimistic as ever about the future of American agriculture and Farm Bureau. “On the wall of the AFBF office is a quote by President…
Cotton Transition Assistance Program Enrollment Begins Today
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency Administrator Val Dolcini announced that beginning today farmers in eligible counties may enroll in the Cotton Transition Assistance Program (CTAP). The deadline…
Secretary Vilsack Proclaims August 2-8 National Farmers Market Week
…farmers markets, the farmers and ranchers who make them possible and the communities that host them. “National Farmers Market Week is a great opportunity for farmers markets across the country…
GMO Labeling Bill Moves Forward
…establish a certification process through USDA for foods labeled as non-GMO and prevent states from requiring the labeling of food with genetically modified ingredients. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF)…
CDFA Funds 5 ‘Dairy Digester’ Projects in Central Valley
…farmers to fight climate change by reducing greenhouse gases from the agriculture sector,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “This is definitely a win-win for agriculture: cutting methane emissions and improving…
New Ways to Help Meet Nutrition Needs of Low-Income, Homebound Seniors and People with Disabilities
…payment, allowing for home delivery to those unable to shop for food. Vilsack will announce the proposal today during the 2015 White House Conference on Aging. Nationally, only 42 percent…
Smithsonian Exhibit Showcases Agriculture
Patent model of Eli Whitney’s cotton gin The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History is taking visitors back in time. Today Cathy Isom tells us about the exhibit showcasing decades…
Healthy Soil Vs. Drought
California has been historically dry, but healthy soil practices are helping some farmers weather the drought. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.nrcs.usda.gov…
Record Number of Farmers and Ranchers Certified Under 2014 Farm Bill Conservation Compliance
…farmers to be stewards of the land,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “By investing in both American farmers and the health of our productive lands, we are ensuring future generations…
President Obama’s Designation of Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument
…events in American history, such as Cèsar E. Chàvez National Monument in California, Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Monument in Maryland, and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument in Ohio….
United States and Switzerland Streamline Organic Trade
…our arrangements with Canada, the European Union, Japan, and Korea, U.S. organic farmers and businesses have streamlined access to over $35 billion international organic markets. When combined with the $39…
Stamps Celebrating Summer Harvest Season
U.S. Postal Service is issuing ‘Summer Harvest Forever’ stamps. Every summer, some of America’s favorite foods are in season. The U.S. Postal Service celebrates a few of those favorites —…
The Western View: New Technology, New Opportunity
…the company, currently the only way for a farmer to lease their water rights is to take land out of production. SWIIM overcomes this restriction and will allow farmers to…