From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: EAST LANSING, Mich., April 23, 2015 — In a speech today at Michigan State University, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack laid out a comprehensive approach to partner with agricultural producers to address the threat of climate change. Building on the creation of USDA’s Climate Hubs last year, the new initiatives will utilize voluntary, incentive-based conservation, …
Senate Finance Committee Votes to Hold South Africa Accountable for Blocking US Chicken
From the National Chicken Council: WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 22, 2015 – The United States Senate Committee on Finance approved unanimously by voice vote language that would put pressure on South Africa to remove unfair limits on American chicken imports. The bipartisan amendment, sponsored by Senator Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) and cosponsored by Senators Tom Carper (D-Del.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.), …
NCGA to Congress: Pass Trade Promotion Authority Now
From the National Corn Growers Association: WASHINGTON (April 22, 2015) – The National Corn Growers Association applauded members of the Senate Finance Committee who voted to advance the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 (TPA-2015) out of committee and urged Congress to quickly pass the bill. “On behalf of America’s corn farmers, our customers, and the one …
Alabama Farmers Federation to Visit Washington D.C.
The Alabama Farmers Federation is preparing for their annual trip to Washington, D.C. to visit with the state’s Congressional delegation. The trip will take place May 19-22, but for those interested in attending, you must register by this Friday, April 24. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
More Water
Everett Griner talks about conservationists promoting water reserves in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle …
Calories on Menu Boards
Counting calories while dining out? Cathy Isom tells us how the information is popping up on menus around the country – and who’s already using it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research …
USDA Provides Update on Avian Influenza Outbreaks
Since December, there have been several ongoing, highly pathogenic avian influenza H5 incidents along the Pacific, Central and Mississippi flyways. Cases in wild birds, captive wild birds, backyard poultry or commercial poultry have been reported in 16 states: Arkansas, California, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Dr. John Clifford, …
BQA Helping Producers Meet Consumer Needs
In our weekly BQA Quality Report, brought to you by your state and national checkoff funded Beef Quality Assurance programs, Florida dairy producer Bob Butler says producing a good product for the consumer is what it’s all about, and that’s why being BQA certified is important. Download Audio Get to know your BQA program by visiting BQA.org Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics …
Soil Makes the World Go Around – Earth Day 2015
By Melissa Blair, USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Zone 3 Public Affairs Specialist: Soil is such an important and integral part of our daily lives that most folks don’t even think about it. Often referred to as “dirt,” which is just displaced soil. Soil is critical for all forms of life. Soil is the basis of all ecosystems from the …
Earth Day Celebrating 45 Years
Today, April 22, is the 45th anniversary of Earth Day. It’s a nationwide event that started on April 22nd, 1970. More about the annual event can be found at earthday.org/2015. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle …