GINGRICH: Brooke Rollins Is The Perfect Pick for Secretary of Agriculture
President-elect Donald J. Trump has found just the right person to lead the Department of Agriculture. Brooke Rollins brings deep experience and an outstanding track record to her new role as Secretary of Agriculture. Her leadership will improve the lives and livelihoods of millions of Americans. Brooke’s background is nearly perfect for agricultural duties. She […]
University of Arizona Yuma senior named a Future Leader in Agriculture by USDA
He is one of only 20 students nationwide to receive this award and be invited to participate in the Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Outlook Forum. Alan Crews, Agricultural Systems Management Major University of Arizona YumaWhen he asked a question to a class of high school students, he was surprised that no one raised their hands. […]
‘Top priority’: Moore advocates for Alabama’s producers in agriculture hearing
At a recent House Agriculture Committee hearing, Congressman Barry Moore expressed support for Alabama's farmers, ranchers, and foresters.he told it Staying up to date with American agricultural policy is of great personal importance to him. “Agricultural programs and safety net programs are important to Alabama agriculture,” Moore said. “Improving our nation’s agricultural policies and securing […]
Local high schools join Agriculture Mechanics Competition
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The Farm Machinery Contest consisted of six different local high schools competing in nine different contests. “Honest experience. The best thing about farming is getting experience from what you can do and from people who can do it,” said Gila Ridge Farm Mechanics FFA member Lillie Beck. Ta. This event […]
Bureau of Land Management begins planned removal of 1,000 burros near Kingman while Arizona Department of Agriculture seeks to significantly reduce Salt River horse herd size
On Monday, the Bureau of Land Management began removing about 1,000 wild ground-breasted ruffins near Kingman, Arizona, over a scheduled eight-week period. According to one story According to a report by Alex Weiner published Jan. 1 on KTAR.com, the BLM estimates the burrow population at 1,925 in the Black Mountain Herd Management Area west of […]
Agriculture and education intersect in Yuma County
FOX 9’s Adam Klepp told a local expert that the benefits far outweigh the challenges. Yuma, Arizona (KECY, KYMA) – Americans for Prosperity Foundation’s Yuma Tours made learning from the locals a priority. Wednesday’s program group included a panel to hear about Yuma’s main economic driver, the agricultural industry. Local growers rely on migrant workers […]
Meet the cowboy supporting Indigenous agriculture in Ajo and Sells
Before Ajo CSA, Sterling Johnson was a cowboy. His life was spent clinging to the bull’s back for as long as he could in the dusty arena of the rodeo. He spent more than 25 years racing wild horses and tending cattle, but an injury ended his professional career. “Rodeos don’t pay entry fees,” Sterling […]
AP News Summary at 6:06 p.m. EST | Agriculture
Nichols’ death removes 6th officer from commission, dismisses EMT MEMPHIS, Tennessee (AP) — Memphis Police have reprimanded officers involved in the arrest, beating and killing of Tyre Nichols, outraged by widening punishment for killings that led to murder charges against five officers. said. A country with another display of police brutality. Officer Preston Hemphill, who […]
Research project to develop better tools for Pinal agriculture
Researchers at the University of Arizona are working on groundwater and agricultural research to help guide sustainable farming practices in central Arizona. This project $10 million grant It integrates more than 20 experts from institutions in Arizona, California, and New Mexico, led by the University of California, Davis, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National […]
National Western Stock Show junior livestock auction sets records | Agriculture
A record $200,000 bid for the Grand Champion cow was the highlight of Friday night’s National Western Stock Show Junior Livestock Auction. That the exhibitor — 18-year-old Justin Pfannebecker — is from LaSalle, Colorado made it even sweeter. Pfannebecker is the first time in over a quarter century his teen from Colorado has won the […]
