Robb Zimmel As we’re learning more about the Agriculture Department’s efforts to encourage more veterans to consider careers in farming and ranching after their duty is over, we’re also hearing…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for May 17
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…
Agri View: Chocolate Pleasure
…where cocoa can be produced in West African countries like Ivory Coast and Ghana, according to a new study conducted by scientists from the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)….
Funding Available for Foundational Agricultural Research
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces $130 Million Available for Foundational Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Vilsack The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that $130 million in funding is available for…
Agriculture Committee Leaders Raise Concerns
House Agriculture Committee Leaders Raise Concerns over FNS Retailer Proposed Rule House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway (R-TX), Ranking Member Collin Peterson (D-MN) and 161 members sent a letter…
CA Tops in Organic Farms, Sales
…exempt from organic certification, or transitioning to organic certification. This survey was done in conjunction with the USDA’s Risk Management Agency to aid in improving insurance products for organic agriculture….
Farm City Newsday Podcast for May 16
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…
Lower Cost for Refinancing Rural Housing
…please contact a housing specialist at your nearest USDA Rural Development office. A list of State offices is available at: http://www.rd.usda.gov/contact-us/state-offices. Since 2009, USDA Rural Development (#USDARD) has helped 1.1…
U.S. Beef Hits South Africa
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed that the first shipment of U.S. beef recently arrived in South Africa following the reopening of the South African market earlier this year….
Veterans for Hire
For military personnel making the transition into civilian life, many will be choosing to go into careers in Agriculture. Cathy Isom tells us about the USDA program that helps military…
Agri View: Top Agriculture Prize
Everett Griner talks about youth events encouraging young people to be involved in agriculture in today’s Agri View. Top Agriculture Prize From: FFA.org FFA is an inter-curricular student organization for…
Farming from the Heart- Temple Grandin
…improve the Agriculture industry in such a positive way. After that, Corryn was able to then contact her and conduct a phone interview about Animal Agriculture as well. During this…
Organic Survey – California
…This survey was done in conjunction with the USDA’s Risk Management Agency to aid in improving insurance products for organic agriculture. USDA 2014 Organic Survey – California (.pdf) full report….
Tight Times May Be in Store for Corn Growers
Corn growers may have to tighten their financial belts another notch if USDA’s projections for the next marketing year actually come true. Gary Crawford has the story. Tight Times May…










