USDA has extended the deadline on a program that could see more dairy farmers turning livestock waste into energy – but you better move fast to take advantage of it….
Ag Research in Daily Life
…century, federally-funded agriculture research projects have helped improve the lives of Americans, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. USDA scientist Dr. Catherine Woteki says a good example is…
Closer Look at Bee Health Decline
…be bees and that can lead to health problems within the colony. Bees are vital in agriculture and Woteki says research into the decline is a priority for the USDA….
Backlash from M-COOL Rule
…M- COOL to satisfy the World Trade Organization, and feels it could bring on retaliation against U.S. pork exports. The NCBA calls M-COOL shortsighted, and says it sets up U.S….
Field Days Coming Up
…on Thursday near Dos Palos, in Fresno County. It’s organized by the Conservation Agriculture Systems Innovation Center, and is a a two-stop field tour of innovative and cost-cutting no-till cotton…
Nothing Sweet About Sugar Surplus
A huge surplus of sugar is causing headaches for producers and USDA policy makers. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report….
A Salute to Military
On this Memorial Day, agriculture honors the military. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report. Agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack took a moment during his weekly radio…
Practice Food Safety While Marinating Meat
A USDA food safety expert offers tips on how to use marinades on meat and poultry while applying food safety. Rod Bain has more. Click to open or download audio…
Fresno County 10th Annual Fruit Trail Opens
…download audio report. The 10th Annual Fresno County Fruit Trail officially opens today. Fresno County is the number one agriculture county in the state, and in the nation. Its Blossom…
USDA Final Rule Amending COOL
The final rule is issued by the USDA modifying the labeling provisions for muscle cut commodities covered under the Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) program. Susan Carter has more. Click…
CDFA to Meet with New Farmers and Ranchers
…is inviting them to the department’s June 4th meeting, so the board can learn more about farm training programs. It’s also a chance for the farmers and ranchers to encourage…
Vilsack Touts Importance of Ag Research
Agriculture research is once again in the spotlight. Susan Carter explains why. Click to open or download audio report….
ASA Statement on Senate Sugar Policy Vote
…through the U.S. House of Representatives.” This is the third time the Senate has voted down anti-sugar amendments since last summer. The House Agriculture and Appropriations Committees rejected similar amendments…
Senate Immigration Bill Moves Forward
The senate committee debating the immigration bill approved it late Tuesday night. Sabrina Hill has more on what some say it could do for agriculture. Click to open or download…