…only four had a female department chair for crop and soil sciences. Among the colleges of agriculture, nine have female deans. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agriculture Secretary Search Continues
…January on who Trump will pick to lead the Department of Agriculture. A Trump spokesperson said Thursday the search would continue into at least early next week. Currently, Brian Klippenstein…
Final Environmental Documents for WaterFix Released
…more extreme weather,” said Mark Cowin, Director of the California Department of Water Resources. “After years of scientific study and analysis, we have found the best solution for protecting both…
American Farm Bureau Federation re: USTR Victory in WTO Dispute
…U.S. agriculture’s interests abroad. Enforcement of trade agreements is crucial to maintaining market access. Thanks to this victory, American farmers and ranchers will have the freedom to reach customers in…
Conservation Districts to Lead Record 25 RCPP Projects in 2017
Over $46 million in federal funds will be awarded to 25 district-led conservation projects through the USDA Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) in 2017, setting a program record for conservation…
Obama Admin Takes Action to Address EU’s Unfair Trade Practices against Beef Industry
…fix an agreement that is clearly broken, despite its original promise to provide a favorable market for U.S. beef,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “The U.S. beef sector is vital…
Farm Bureau, NASDA Seek Delay of Unlawful EPA Rule
The American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture have petitioned the Environmental Protection Agency to delay the January 2017 start date of its worker…
Rabobank Issues Report on Reshaping Food Sector
The Rabobank Food and Agriculture Advisory Group issued a report on how the future is shaping up for North American agriculture, especially focusing in on agribusinesses over the next five…
Proposed Organic Livestock Farm Rules Not Guaranteed
…on livestock and poultry living conditions, veterinary care, as well as transportation and slaughtering of livestock. The U.S. Department of Agriculture put the new rules together and estimates they’ll cost…
Hormel Settles Dispute with Labor Department
…for the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Defense. The Department of Labor found that Hormel was discriminatory in its hiring practices from February of 2008 to February of 2009. Hormel…
Combs a Surprise Potential Ag Secretary Nominee
Combs The search for an Agriculture Secretary has turned its attention to Susan Combs. She’s a former Commissioner of Agriculture and state comptroller of Texas. Combs met with Vice President-elect…
State Water Project Allocation Increased to 45 Percent
Storms Dent, Don’t End Drought Shasta Lake With reservoirs rising from December storms, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) today boosted its early-season estimate of next year’s State Water Project…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for December 21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
USDA to Measure Financial Well-Being of Dairy Farms
Beginning in January, representatives of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will visit dairy farms across the nation, as the agency begins collecting data for…