…at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Washington, DC headquarters 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC. There will be an opportunity for public questions and comments at 3:45 p.m. on Nov….
Extension Educators Receive National Honors
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), Cooperative Extension System, and the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) today announced that Stephen D. Green,…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for October 25
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…
‘Stealth Visits’ Concern the Livestock Industry
…the same company. Press release from the Animal Agriculture Alliance: October 24, 2016 – The Animal Agriculture Alliance is extremely alarmed by the recent actions of Direct Action Everywhere, a…
Plenty of Pumpkins
…the smallest crop since the U.S. Department of Agriculture began tracking the sector in 2000. Pumpkins are members of the Cucurbitaceae family, which also includes squash, watermelons, gourds and cucumbers….
Federal Court to Decide Fate of R-CALF Suit
…against the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which oversees checkoff programs. R-CALF claims checkoff money is being used to promote international and domestic beef, and that there is no way for…
Rural Mainstreet Index Reaches Lowest Level Since Recession
…equipment-sales index sank to 13.1 from September’s 14.3. The overall Rural Mainstreet Index represents a snapshot of the rural economy of 10 agriculture-dependent states in the Midwest. From the National…
Vilsack Names Members and Alternates to the Hass Avocado Board
…Avocado Promotion, Research, and Information Order. Board members selected by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture administer the program. USDA encourages board membership that reflects the diversity of the individuals served…
The Conversation About Food And Choices
The Agriculture Secretary says a much needed dialogue about food and connected choices between producers, sellers, and consumers is beginning to take place. Rod Bain has the story. Conversation…
Farm Profits and Adoption of Precision Agriculture
…and benefits of the proposed investment. Precision agriculture (PA) technologies require a significant investment of capital and time, but may offer cost savings and higher yields through more precise management…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for October 24
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Officials Warn of Flash Flood Potential
Flood and fire officials from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR), CAL FIRE and the National Weather Service (NWS) warn that weather and land conditions across California increase the…
Clinton, Trump Campaigns Talk Agriculture
…representatives saying the Farm Title and Nutrition Title should be kept together. Some of the other topics centered around regulations on agriculture, including the “Waters of the U.S. Rule.” Trade…
Promoting the Taste of America in India
…India for U.S. food and agricultural products. From U.S. pecans, dry beans, peas and lentils, to California walnuts and Washington apples, India offers a small but growing market for U.S.…