Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas and New Mexico have asked for a temporary suspension of grazing restrictions for farmers and ranchers. In a letter to acting Agriculture Secretary Mike Young, governors from…
White House files Ethics Documents with Senate Ag Committee on Perdue
Perdue The White House has sent the Senate Agriculture Committee financial disclosure documents for Sonny Perdue, President Donald Trump’s Agriculture Secretary nominee. By sending the information to the committee, the…
Lemon Rule Goes Against Trump Philosophy
…the lemon rule goes directly against the Trump administration’s stance on trade. The 60-day hold on regulations, which includes the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s decision to allow Argentine lemons into…
Fresno County Farm and Nutrition Day this Week
…Attendees will have the opportunity to take part in more than 50 demonstrations and booths, which focus on how food is produced, the diversity of Fresno County agriculture and nutritional…
A Farm Bill for Our Future
by CDFA Office of Public Affairs The Farm Bill is essential for agriculture in the present time, but it also plays a vital role in shaping our future. It helps…
General Mills to Commercialize Organic Perennial Wheat
…grain to provide measurable soil health benefits and drought resistance while preventing soil erosion and storing critical nutrients – potentially turning agriculture into a soil-forming ecosystem. “This partnership with General…
Organic Farmers Group Growing
…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
…to the deaths of about 73,000 chickens, according to Reuters. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture said officials did not believe birds at one premise sickened those at the other. The…
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…