Agriculture Secretary Vilsack traveled to Paris, France for the 21st Conference of Parties (COP21). At the conference, Secretary Vilsack participated in three side events where he addressed the impacts of…
Agri View: Immigration
Immigration has been in the news for several years now. Not just since the public officials have been seeking office. Some farmers think the Department of Agriculture should be directly…
‘Food Science Fun’ Connects Students to Science
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has launched a new resource on its My American Farm educational site aimed at connecting students to the science of food and food…
Statement from Secretary Tom Vilsack on Finalization of the Renewable Fuel Standard
Vilsack Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s finalization of the Renewable Fuel Standard volume requirements: “The rule released today is a positive…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for December 1
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…
Understanding Antibiotics in Agriculture
What should consumers know about antibiotics in agriculture and livestock production? Registered dietitian nutritionist Nikki Putnam shares her thoughts. Antibiotics in Agriculture As the consumer push to remove antibiotics from…
Collaboration Key to Antibiotic Stewardship
…animal health. Throughout the dialogue, attention focused on specific areas that can be measured to verify progress made in reducing antimicrobial resistance. Convened by the National Institute for Animal Agriculture…
COOL: WTO to Announce Retaliation
…WTO announcement. Through the inaction by the United States, time is out for a chance to make COOL WTO compliant. Giordano points to comments by House Agriculture Chair Mike Conaway…
Uncovering Cover Crop Benefits
USDA photo by Lance Cheung There is already a pile of evidence on the benefits of having a cover crop and a new study adds to that pile. Gary Crawford…
Farm City Newsday for November 30
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…
Foot and Mouth Disease
Cathy Isom asked after 86 years of being free of foot and mouth disease in the U.S., the big question still being asked, are we ready if it returns? There…
USDA Week In Review November 27
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review: A Christmas present from the far…
Reducing Food Waste
Cathy Isom tells us how we can give thanks this holiday season by reducing the amount of food we waste. Food waste According to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, One third…
Hands-on Help for New Producers
A new program will help give new California farmers and ranchers some hands-on help to get started in the industry. Hands-on Help for New Producers The United States Department of…