…organic watchdogs who opposed the Organic Trade Associations’ stance on GMO labeling legislation. Moyer also said many of the farmers he’s talked to are against the Agriculture Department’s organic checkoff…
Texas, Kansas Suspend Trucking Restrictions for Wildfire Relief
…Colorado. There are many ways to help, including by contacting the Texas Department of Agriculture, the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association and the Kansas Livestock Association. Last year, during the Anderson Creek…
Low Pathogenic Bird Flu Confirmed in Tennessee
…However, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says the strain found in Tennessee is not related to the strains found currently overseas. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Senate Ag Needing Ethic Paperwork on Perdue
Perdue The Senate Agriculture Committee is getting closer to scheduling a confirmation hearing for Agriculture Secretary nominee Sonny Perdue, but still needs some paperwork from the White House. The Washington…
Grape Crush Shows Bounce-Back Year
As expected, the official final grape crush report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture showed a bounce back year for California grape growers. 2016 grape crush numbers are up almost…
Farm City Newsday March 10
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…
Kings County Farm Day Next Week
…presenters, students from across the county will have the opportunity to learn about the many facets of agriculture through interactive exhibits and hands-on experiences. Farm Day, which will take place…
Analyzing Disease Mutations Using Online Cattle Genomes
…to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists, a genomic database of U.S. beef cattle is now available online. The complete genomes of 96 bulls representing different U.S. cattle breeds were…
USDA Seeks Project Proposals to Protect and Restore Critical Wetlands
Acting Deputy Agriculture Secretary Michael Young announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing up to $15 million in technical and financial assistance to help eligible conservation partners voluntarily…
Farmers Need Solution to Immigration Challenge
…of immigrant labor for all of agriculture, including dairies; and 2. Permitting those currently employed or with employment history in the U.S. to earn the right to work here legally,…
March WASDE Report Released This Week
The U.S. Department of Agriculture released its March World Ag Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report. This month’s 2016/2017 U.S. corn outlook is for increased corn used to produce ethanol…
Kansas Governor Brownback May Be An Ambassador
…the position. He served as the Kansas Secretary of Agriculture and spent 14 years with the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The ambassador is the liaison for the U.S. government…
EWG Questions About Sonny Perdue
Perdue Former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue is still waiting for a nomination hearing before the Senate as the presumptive Secretary of Agriculture. While he waits, Perdue has come under scrutiny…
Subcommittee Evaluates Effectiveness of Specialty Crop Production Programs
…specialty crop industry plays a critical role in the success of U.S. agriculture. While many overlook the significant investments we have made to support the specialty crop industry, the programs…