Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released the following statement regarding the language in the omnibus bill repealing the country of origin labeling requirements for beef and pork products. “The omnibus bill repealed the country of origin labeling (COOL) requirements for muscle cuts of beef and pork, and ground beef and pork. Effective immediately, USDA is not enforcing the COOL requirements …
Keeping Christmas Trees Fresh
To keep your holiday tree merry and bright even past Christmas, there are a few things you can do to make that happen. Today Cathy Isom gives us some helpful tips to keep our Christmas tree in tip top shape throughout the holiday season. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
Omnibus Approval Key for Cattle Producers
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) recently released a video regarding the omnibus approval which includes key measures for cattle producers, including the repeal of Country of Origin Labeling known as COOL. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
Farm Credit System Prepared to Provide Credit
The Farm Credit system, through the Farm Credit Administration, is well prepared to provide credit access next year as farmers prepare for another income drop. USDA is projecting a 36 percent decline in farm income for 2016. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Astronomer Dr. Laura Danly on Soil Health
Dr. Laura Danly of California’s Griffith Observatory is helping the U.S. Department of Agriculture promote its “healthy soils” campaign. So why is an astronomer talking about soil, rather than the sky? “Studying Earth is just like studying the planets. Earth is a planet, and it’s the most amazing planet we know. It’s the only one we know that has life …
Black Rice
Everett Griner talks about the new popularity of black rice in today’s Agri View. Rice is not one of the most favorite foods in America. It is however one of the most consumed foods in the world. When you hear the word “rice” you think of one of the tiny white seeds in a cellophane bags. The fact is rice …
Picking a Christmas Tree
Whether you prefer a fresh Christmas tree cut right from the farm, or plucked from the grocery store parking lot, there’s an art in picking out the perfect holiday tree. Cathy Isom has some pointers on choosing the perfect holiday tree. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
Cotton Industry Hoping for Access to Risk Management Tools
Many cotton growers are eager to see if efforts by the National Cotton Council to provide them access to the Ag Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) safety net options will occur. Tyron Spearman has more on the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
Record Student Participation at ASTA Event
The American Seed Trade Association stepped up its efforts to “Seed the Future” with a new generation of seed industry professionals, which resulted in a record number of students participating in the recent ASTA CSS 2015 and Seed Expo. ASTA Director of Meetings and Services Jennifer Crouse explains why it was important for them to have a large number of …
U.S. Farm Raised
Everett Griner talks about the label saying “farm raised” in today’s Agri View. If you look at the label saying “Farm Raised” you need to look specifically for “U.S. Farm Raised”. You may not be buying what you think you are. Fish farming is practiced in a number of countries. It may look like U.S raised but when you put …