Old foods find new life in America. Everett Griner explains. New Foods…
Vilsack and CA Ag Leaders on the Importance of Commonsense Immigration Reform for California’s Economy
…Rodriguez and President of Nisei Farmers League Manuel Cunha. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack comments United Farm Workers Arturo Rodriguez comments President of Nisei Farmers League Manuel Cunha comments There are…
USDA Announces Effort to Cut Energy Costs for Farmers, Ranchers, Rural Small Businesses
…enormous economic opportunity for rural America,” Vilsack said. “This funding will help farmers, ranchers and rural small business owners incorporate renewable energy and energy efficiency technology into their operations, create…
Future Drought Complications
…horizon for all farmers as their season progresses. Nicole Van Vleck of Montna Farms says that some growers are wondering what future problems the drought might hold. Future Drought Complications…
Market Round-up for Corn, Cattle, Hogs and Milk
Corn futures ended the session Friday 4 to 9-1/2 cents lower led by the nearby contracts. May futures ended at 494.0 down 9-1/25 while Dec futures dropped 5-1/2 cents to…
9 California Counties Make Top 10 List for Ag Sales in the U.S.
…in the United States in 2012, and where, how and by whom they were grown. The data, which is reported at the national, state and county level, will help farmers,…
Statement from Ag Sec. Vilsack on Updated 2012 Census of Agriculture Data
…bright and diverse body of talent to rural America.” Highlights of the 2012 Census of Agriculture data release include: 22% of all farmers were beginning farmers in 2012. That means…
California Cattleman Testifies Before House Committee
…Chase Adams of the National Cattleman’s Beef Association why it was important for him to testify. California Cattleman Testifies To visit the National Cattleman’s Beef Association webpage, please CLICK HERE….
Unused Technology
Everett Griner ponders…Why aren’t farmers using all this new technology to tell the “real” story? Unused Technology…
Old Farmers
Everett Griner looks at the new numbers just released. Old Farmers…
Subcommittee Examines Economic Factors, Regulatory Burdens Plaguing the Livestock Industry
…Ranch, Selma, California; on behalf of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Mr. William P. Roenigk, Senior Vice President and Economist, National Chicken Council, Washington, D.C. Mr. Clint Krebs, President, American…
USDA Announces Additional Support for Small and Midsized Farmers and Ranchers
…educational resources specific to America’s small and midsize producers. Today’s announcement builds on these efforts. “Small and midsized producers are a vital part of America’s agricultural future, and we are…
New Report Hints at Possible Future Cattle herd Expansion
We now have a little bit more evidence that cattle producers are at least thinking about a future expansion of herds. Gary Crawford has the report. Possible Future Cattle Herd…
FSA Looks at the Modern Delivery Service Center
If you deal with the local USDA Farm Service Agency, you may see changes in its shape and service in the future. Rod Bain reports. FSA Looks at the Modern…