The House Agriculture Committee held a hearing with Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to review the state of the rural economy. According to the latest forecast from U.S. Department of…
Agri View: Maple Tree Problems
…stresses of a changing climate, often combined with several successive years of insect defoliation. In some cases, where soils are naturally poor in base cations and therefore “acid-sensitve” (as at…
NFU Statement on Proposed Senate GMO Labeling Bill
In response to legislation introduced last week by Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts, R-Kan., to set up a federal GMO labeling system, National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for February 23
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…
Preparing for an Uncertain Future with Climate Smart Agriculture
…change impacts. One essential approach is embracing and implementing the concept of climate smart agriculture. Practicing climate smart agriculture means following three principles: developing agricultural systems that are resilient to…
Tulare County FB Offers Scholarships
…qualified applicants according to the wishes of those who provided the funds; others go to those seeking careers in agriculture; one is given to a student whose parent is a…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for February 22
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Crop Insurance Organic
The new insurance tool for Farmer’s going organic. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Crop Insurance Organic USDA Expands Insurance Options for Farmers Transitioning to Certified Organic Agriculture…
Agri View: Women and Modern Agriculture
Everett Griner talks about the role of women in today’s agriculture in today’s Agri View. Women and Modern Agriculture From: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Men and…
USDA Hosting Marketing Summit
The Agriculture Department is hosting a summit meeting this week focusing on marketing challenges with special emphasis on local food systems and the organic sector. USDA Hosting Marketing Summit…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for February 19
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Green Industry Advances Are Focus of March 9 Conference; Awards Ceremony
…in Clovis, CA. The event’s theme is “Celebrating Agriculture, Water and Energy.” Industry leaders will participate in workshops and panel discussions with a keynote address given by Jim Kor, owner…
Commodity Classic “Jazzed” to Welcome Agriculture Secretary
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack will make his seventh visit to Commodity Classic, the nation’s largest farmer-led, farmer-focused convention and trade show. Secretary Vilsack will deliver a keynote address…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for February 18
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…