Andy LaVigne, President and CEO at American Seed Trade Association, talks about the farm bill, pollinator issues, needs for specialty crops and other other topics. Andy LaVigne Interview…
USDA Announces Support for Smarter Lunchrooms
…Behavioral Economics in Child Nutrition Programs (BEN Center) with funding from the USDA and others, uses environmental cues to increase student selection of healthy meal options and decrease plate waste….
Proposed Water Act rule May be an Overreach
The EPA has yet to decide on what it’s going to do with the Clean Water Act rule proposal. Some think they have overstepped their boundaries. Taylor Hillman reports. Proposed…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Pledges Biofuels Support Regardless of EPA RFS Decision
…EPA decides on the Renewable Fuels Standard, the Agriculture Secretary is pledging continued support for the biofuels industry. Gary Crawford reports. Vilsack Pledges Biofuels Support Regardless of EPA RFS Decision…
PEDv No Threat to Food Safety
…and is not a reportable disease under the World Organization for Animal Health guidelines. To date, no major importers of U.S. pork have imposed new trade restrictions related to PEDv….
TPP and Upcoming Presidential Visit to Asia
The President’s April visit to Asia could lend a hand in pushing a Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal forward. Rod Bain has the story. TPP and Upcoming Presidential Visit to…
Trade Promotion Authority in the Overall U.S. Trade Plan
…Trade Promotion Authority fit into the overall picture when it comes to expanding US trade opportunities? Rod Bain has this story. Trade Promotion Authority in the Overall U.S. Trade Plan…
The History of Trade Promotion Authority
US Trade Representative Michael Froman explains the history of Trade Promotion Authority, and the relationship between Congress and the President to approve trade deals. The History and Purpose of Trade…
Farm Bureau Encourages House and Senate to Work Together on Water Legislation
…enhance CVP water yields; and provide a common-sense framework for environmental protections in the delta. Senate Bill 2016 also includes many important elements, but falls short of addressing many critical…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Proposed FY 2015 Budget
…we will continue funding for trade promotion and market expansion. Last fiscal year, farm and ranch exports reached a record $141 billion and supported nearly one million American jobs. Here…
Annual Commodity Classic Wraps Up
Gary Cooper The annual Commodity Classis completed its huge trade show over the weekend in San Antonio, Texas. AgNet Media’s Gary Cooper was there and gives us his report on…
Biofuels Get a New Push in Trade Promotion
The Agriculture Secretary says the time is right to promote US made biofuels to export markets. Biofuels Get a New Push in Trade Promotion…
The White House and USDA Announce School Wellness Standards
…school districts and a dedicated page of resources for food marketing practices on the school campus. These new resources will complement a second announcement which highlights the nationwide expansion of…
USDA Grant for Pollinator Health, CA Left Out
…efforts to improve honey bee health, should help America’s beekeepers combat the current, unprecedented loss of honey bee hives each year.” Funding will be provided through the Environmental Quality Incentives…
