Farmers and others involved in the biofuels industry are analyzing and reacting to the latest biofuels proposals from the Environmental Protection Agency. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download…
AgNeTVideo: Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack Speaks at Fresno State
AgNet West was there as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack visited Fresno State Tuesday, informing students and faculty about the Food, Farm and Jobs Bill and comprehensive immigration reform…
AgNeTVideo: California Ag Secretary Karen Ross Comments on Dairy
California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross was one of five state Ag Secretaries invited to speak at the annual meeting of the National Association of Farm Broadcasters….
Under Secretary Elisabeth Hagen departs from USDA
WASHINGTON, November 15, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Agriculture Under Secretary Elisabeth Hagen today made the following statements on Under Secretary Hagen’s departure from USDA: Statement from Under…
Which Way is the Pendulum Swinging for U.S. Agriculture
An agricultural economist says there may be signs of a shift in the agricultural economy. USDA’s Rod Bain and Nathan Kaufmann of the Kansas City Federal Reserve has this report….
Cotton Producers Could See Higher Prices This Season
USDA’s Gary Crawford reports the U.S. cotton producers are picking a crop right now forecast at just over 13 million bales but the world marketing situation is full of uncertainties….
Undue Focus on Numbers Stymieing Farm Bill Process
The country’s top agricultural official has some ideas on why this farm bill negotiation continues to be so difficult. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack also says that not passing a farm…
Big Harvest Could Lower Prices
USDA’s Chief Economist says for crop producers the projected huge harvests will bring prices down to lower levels, but not disastrously low levels. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open…
Population and Economic Growth in U.S.
USDA economist Loren Kusman discusses where population and economic growth is occurring in rural America. Click to open or download audio report….
Water Series: 2009 and Now
We continue our series on the water shortage with a look at what it could mean for farm employees, and a program that can help. Sabrina Hill has more. Click…
Trends in Population, Economy and Employment
The latest edition of a USDA report shows trends in rural America’s population, economy and employment. Rod Bain has more. Click to open or download audio report….
Estimates Increase for Major Crops
Major crops saw production estimate increases in USDA’s first crop production report since September. Rod Bain reports. Click to open or download audio report….
Crop Forecasts Good News for Livestock Producers
Joe Glauber, USDA Chief Economist, says Friday’s crop forecasts are good news for livestock producers. Click to open or download audio report….
Outlook 2014 Agribusiness Conference
…Ag Outlook Conference, presented by the California Chapter of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. Click to open or download audio report. For more information, click here….