National Ag Day is a day to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by agriculture. National Ag Day to be Celebrated March 25 …
Farm Bill Cotton Info Comes to CA
The National Cotton Council is holding 49 meetings across the US for farmers in the 15 cotton belt states. The meetings are focused on educating farmers on the Agriculture Act…
National Seeds Executive on Farm Bill, Pollinator Issues, Specialty Crops and More
Andy LaVigne, President and CEO at American Seed Trade Association, talks about the farm bill, pollinator issues, needs for specialty crops and other other topics. Andy LaVigne Interview…
USDA Announces Support for Smarter Lunchrooms
…2014 will require state agency grantees to use the BEN Center’s Self-Assessment Score Card to encourage schools in the National School Lunch Program to use Smarter Lunchrooms techniques and increase…
Crop Progress Around the State
…the Southland. Wheat irrigation continues and is ahead of schedule due to drought conditions. Growers in the Sacramento Valley applied herbicides. Cotton fields were prepared for planting in Fresno County….
Challenges and Opportunities For Pork Industry
…made. Challenges and Opportunities For Pork Industry National Pork Board CEO Chris Novak says that this a challenging time for pork production, however there are some new opportunities. Novak says…
USDA Expanding Support for Small, Mid-Sized Farmers and Ranchers
SANTE FE, N.M., March 10, 2014 –Today in remarks at the National Farmers Union National Convention, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced new and expanded efforts to connect small- and mid-sized…
WIC Program Changes Will Enhance Public Health
Douglas Greenaway, Executive Director of the National WIC Association, saying that the changes in the food package for WIC participants will enhance public health. WIC Program Changes Will Enhance Public….
Enhanced School Wellness Environments Make the Smart Choice the Easy Choice for a Healthier Next Generation
…the strategy to provide more eligible children with access to the healthy school meals provided by the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs, while streamlining the process for schools….
US Cotton Production and Ending Stocks Forecasts Up for 2014-15
Rod Bain What are some of the trends in USDA’s first cotton outlook for the new marketing year? Here is Rod Bain. US Cotton Production and Ending Stocks Forecasts Up…
More of the Same in USDA Cotton Outlook
A USDA economist says trends for this year’s global cotton outlook are similar to last year. Here is Rod Bain. More of the Same in USDA Cotton Outlook…
Hundreds of Ag and Business Groups Call for Immigration Reform
…watch a dysfunctional immigration system work against our overall national interest. In short, immigration reform is an essential element of a jobs agenda and economic growth. It will add talent,…
National Weather Forecast for March 4 – 10
Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist, outlines the national weather forecast for March fourth through the tenth. National Weather Forecast…
USDA Grant for Pollinator Health, CA Left Out
…the effects of pesticide exposure and the interactions between each of these factors. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) supports bee research efforts in Land Grant Universities. The…