…Mooney said that well-negotiated trade agreements have the potential to increase export opportunities for America’s dairy farmers, but he warned that the terms of free trade agreements must be tenaciously…
Food Safe Technology
Americans have the safest food in the world. Cathy Isom tells us about the new technology researchers are using to protect our nation’s food. That story is ahead on This…
Wheat Genome Sequence Released
…calories consumed in the world. As the global population grows, so too does its dependence on wheat. To meet future demands of a projected world population of 9.6 billion by…
Dolcini Tours Farms
…a field in Columbia County, Washington. USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Val Dolcini recently traveled to the west coast where he made stops to FSA offices and farming operations…
New ‘Homegrown’ Blog
A closer look into the life of America’s farmers and ranchers The House Agriculture Committee debuted a new blog, Homegrown, to chronicle daily life of American farmers and ranchers from…
NPPC Honors Industry Leader ‘Pig’ Paul
Commemorative Painting Is First In Series Produced By Steel Cow Artist The National Pork Producers Council, at the 28th annual World Pork Expo held here, unveiled a commemorative painting in…
Cotton Growers Forced to Adapt
…“We grow the highest quality, highest yielding cotton in the world. I’m not saying that just because I represent California cotton growers, I’m saying that because it’s the truth. We…
NMPF Board Adopts Resolution
…is already causing disruptions in the marketplace, even before it takes effect, and a further worsening of this situation will severely harm farmers by threatening the continued utilization of agricultural…
Bayer Secures Funding for Monsanto Bid
Despite Monsanto rejecting a takeover bid by Bayer AG, reports say Bayer has secured $67 billion in financing for the proposal. Bayer reportedly picked five individual banks to each provide…
Bats and Agriculture
Cathy Isom tells us how bats play a significant role in agriculture. That story is ahead on “This Land of Ours.” Bats and Agriculture From: Center for Biological Diversity The…
Agri View: Japan’s Agriculture Imports-Exports
Everett Griner talks about Japan’s agriculture imports and exports in today’s Agri View. Japan’s Agriculture Imports-Exports From: USDA Economic Research Service Beautiful fresh green tea plantation at Nihondaira, Shizuoka –…
Farming from the Heart- Salinas Valley Fair Champions
…world, and by being their caretaker, she’s making sure their life is the best it can be. And when Corryn found the Grand Champion Lamb, she talked with Russell Whitacre…
Agri View: Better Times?
…year, and estimates for 2016 will be updated next week at the agency’s annual outlook conference. The report assumes steady world growth after the current slowdown ends, with demand for…
Chinese Pork Prices Continue to Rise
…tons of pork in 2016, possibly helping China to surpass Japan as the world’s top importer. The increase could be a boon for major pork exporters like the U.S. and…