Farmers and ranchers have a long and arduous relationship with the Environmental Protection Agency, a relationship that EPA administrator Gina McCarthy says she hopes to improve. Download Audio
Agriculture Secretary Provides Update on Farm Bill Programs
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke to farm broadcasters today during the annual National Association of Farm Broadcaster’s Washington Watch. During that talk, he gave an update on where things stand with programs from the new Farm Bill, including their efforts in helping producers through disaster assistance. Download Audio
Researchers Look for Heat-Resistant Animal Breeds
Agriculture is facing the challenge of difficult weather conditions, at the same time as the challenge to increase food production to feed a growing world population. Download Audio
New Foods
Old foods find new life in America. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio
ELAP Signup Continues
If you are a producer eligible for one of USDA’s livestock disaster programs, or if you raise livestock, honeybees, or farm raised fish, and suffered losses due to natural disaster, you may be eligible for a USDA emergency assistance program. And there are a variety of web tools and information available for you. With more on that, here’s Rod Bain. …
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Updated 2012 Census of Agriculture Data
WASHINGTON, May 2, 2014— Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement on the updated 2012 Census of Agriculture data: “The Census results reiterate the continued need for policies that help grow the rural economy from the middle out. The data illustrate the power of USDA efforts to grow the economy and strengthen infrastructure in rural America, create new market …
Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture on Release of the Ag Census
Montgomery, AL – Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the highly-anticipated final results of the 2012 Census of Agriculture. This data provides national, state and county data that are only collected and reported every five years as part of the Census of Agriculture. Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan stated, “The release …
House Ag Subcommittee Holds Hearing on State of Livestock Industry
A House Ag Subcommittee hearing was held yesterday concerning the state of livestock industry. Some of the topics discussed included Country of Origin Labeling, Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus and the RFS. Download Audio
Old Farmers
Everett Griner looks at the new numbers just released. Download Audio
FDA Will Not Force Requirements on Spent Grains for Animal Feed
The Food and Drug Administration announced it will not take actions in its animal feed rule to discourage the use of spent grains. Download Audio