…website by the American Farm Bureau Federation offers farmers and ranchers critical information on the 2016 Presidential candidates. Farm Bureau’s Director of Advocacy and Political Affairs, Cody Lyon, says the…
Cattlemen Urge Congress to Address Expired Tax Extenders Legislation
…addressing expired tax extenders. NCBA President Philip Ellis of Chugwater, Wyo., said it is critical to address expired tax provisions for long-term business planning. “Farmers and ranchers like myself rely…
Antibiotics in Animal Agriculture
Student broadcaster Corryn La Rue, from the San Luis Obispo area, joined us at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting annual convention. There, she talked with registered dietitian Nikki Putnam…
Agri View: Varroa Mites-CCD
Varroa Mite USDA photo Scott Bauer The Varroa mite is now accepted as one of the major causes of Colony Collapse Disorder, the mysterious disease that is killing our Honey…
Farm-to-Food Bank Month a Time for Sharing and Caring
…it happens each December. Farm-to-Food Bank Month is a reminder of the important contributions from farmers and ranchers to families in need. Unfortunately, the need isn’t limited to the holiday…
Pistachio Chilling Hours Worse Than Drought
…extremely light due to a combination of the extended drought and warmer winter weather. Cooperative Extension Pistachio and Citrus Farm Advisor Craig Kallsen says the latter was likely a much…
Turkey Hotline
…expert & Registered Dietitian, who says calls have been coming in non-stop from those asking questions for Holiday Meal Help. USDA has a Consumer Guide to Safely Roasting a Turkey…
New Raisin Variety Being Tested in Central Valley
…States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released a new grape variety for raisin production that can dry on the vine. This new raisin variety could potentially save growers money by…
USDA Week In Review Nov. 13
…In this edition of USDA Week In Review: Bringing back butterflies, and releasing bison. And getting ready for Thanksgiving. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.nrcs.usda.gov www.aphis.usda.gov www.fsis.usda.gov www.fas.usda.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
U.S. Rice Growers Have Less to Sell, but Prices May Be Higher
Compared to the same numbers for this last marketing year, almost every number in the new USDA balance sheet forecast for U.S. rice this season has a minus sign in…
Commodity Groups on Trans-Pacific Partnership
What are some farm and ranch groups saying about the Trans-Pacific Partnership? Rod Bain reports. Commodity Groups on TPP…
USDA Launches New Conservation Effort to Aid Monarch Butterflies
NRCS photo by Gene Barickman USDA is launching a new conservation effort to help agricultural producers provide food and habitat for monarch butterflies in the Midwest and southern Great Plains….
Sixth Annual Chapman Phytosanitary Irradiation Forum March 23-24, 2016
Mark your calendars to attend the Sixth Annual Chapman Phytosanitary Irradiation Forum on March 23-24, 2016 at Chapman University in Orange, California. Organized in cooperation with the USDA and the…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for November 12
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…