Ibach U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue commended Greg Ibach and Bill Northey, two nominees for key posts at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), for their joint appearance before…
Farm City Newsday, Thursday 10-5-17
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill….
San Francisco Enacting Law to Require Stores to Report Antibiotics Use in Livestock
…Department of Environment for distribution to consumers. The lawmakers say the goal of the ordinance is to spark a marketplace shift to antibiotic-free meat and poultry, and say the use…
Two Groups Urge USDA to Finalize Farmer Fair Practices Rule
Two farm groups are urging the Department of Agriculture to finalize the Farmer Fair Practices rule under the Grain Inspection, Packers & Stockyards Administration. The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association and the…
Agri View: Agriculture World Records
Everett Griner talks about where not who is what counts for the agriculture world records in today’s Agri View. Agriculture World Records…
USDA Invests in 48 Projects in Local Watersheds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plans to invest in 48 new, multi-year projects that aim to build vital infrastructure while conserving natural resources in 20 states or territories through…
USDA Issues Farm Safety Net and Conservation Payments
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced that over $9.6 billion in payments will be made, beginning this week, to producers through the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC), Price Loss Coverage (PLC) and…
The Western View: Puerto Rico
…well-decks from which large landing craft can be dispatched to carry water, food and other supplies. Puerto Rico has been laid waste, with homes and businesses destroyed, agriculture wiped out,…
Secretary Perdue Statement on Confirmation of Censky & McKinney
Perdue U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue praised the Senate’s confirmation of two key nominees for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Senate confirmed Steve Censky, nominated by President…
Public Meeting for Medfly Quarantine in Solano County
…quarantine and what growers will need to do to harvest their fruit in accordance to quarantine protocol. Solano County Department of Agriculture staff will also be addressing the status of…
Farm City Newsday, Wednesday 10-4-17
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill….
Censky, McKinney Confirmations Good News for U.S. Agriculture
Censky The National Pork Producers Council congratulated Stephen Censky and Ted McKinney on their confirmations for key leadership positions with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The U.S. Senate confirmed Censky…
Stabenow Intends to Meet with Clovis
Stabenow Ranking Democrat on the Senate Agriculture Committee Debbie Stabenow wants to meet with Sam Clovis. Clovis is the controversial nominee for the Department of Agriculture’s chief scientist post. Stabenow…
Goodlatte Guest Worker Bill Up for Committee Vote Wednesday
…Department of Agriculture. Many farm groups applauded the introduction of the bill. More than 60 dairy groups penned a joint letter calling the bill a “significant, positive step forward.” However,…