…place on Feb. 21-22, 2019, at the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel in Arlington, Va. This year’s forum, which is being held under the theme “Growing Locally, Selling Globally,” highlights current…
President Trump to Speak at the 91st National FFA Convention & Expo
The president will be attending the National FFA Convention & Expo on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, during the ninth general session at Bankers Life Fieldhouse and will address the FFA…
The Western View: The Blob is Back
…2013, and kept the state dry in 2014 and 2015. Likewise, winters were miserable back east in those years. But in 2016, it went away before the first day of…
Beagle Brigade Helping Protect Homeland Pork
…on the CBP form (question 12). Travelers looking to bring back agricultural items or souvenirs should check USDA’s travelers web page to see if the item(s) are allowed. Source: USDA…
NBB to EPA: Small Refinery Exemptions Destroy Demand for Biodiesel
…billion gallons, consistent with the industry’s demonstrated ability to produce fuel. The National Biodiesel Board says that between 2015 and 2017, the demand destruction for biomass-based diesel is more than…
Throw Out Water Rule, Farm Bureau, Others Tell Texas Court
A 2015 rule that expands the federal government’s control over private land nationwide should be vacated in its entirety, attorneys argued in papers filed with the U.S. District Court for…
USDA Announces Hass Avocado Board Appointments
…Ayala, Mission, Texas Dave Billings, Irvine, Calif., is appointed to serve a two-year term to fill a seat that has been vacant since February 2018. “The Hass Avocado Board plays…
More Than 65,000 Expected in Indianapolis for 2018 National FFA Convention & Expo
…session will be held in Lucas Oil Stadium where American FFA Degrees, the highest degree for an FFA member, will be bestowed upon more than 4,000 FFA members. Throughout the…
USDA Announces Deregulation of GE Low-Gossypol Cotton
…of GE cotton. A copy of APHIS’ final PPRA, regulatory Determination, EA, FONSI and supporting documents can be found on the News and Information page of the BRS website today….
Southern Africa: A Promising Region for U.S. Agricultural Exports
…Africa Country Values in Million USD 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 South Africa 447 198 333 402 302 333 288 242 354 398 Angola 144…
Livestock Groups Petition Department of Transportation for Hours of Service Flexibility
…the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration found that livestock haulers were underrepresented in truck-involved fatal crashes. Data cited in the petition also shows that, between 2013 and 2015, livestock haulers…
USDA Appoints Members to Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee
…the Federal Advisory Committee Act. More information about the committee is available on the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee page on the AMS website. Source: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service…
Almond Update: Almond Leadership Program Milestone and Deadline
…last decade and an important deadline coming up for the 2019 class. Find more information, including the application for the 2019 Class, at the Almond Leadership Program page on Almonds.com….
Corporate Leaders and National FFA Announce Transformational Initiative Addressing Emergent Agricultural Challenges
Plans unveiled in “The Blue Room” at 2018 National FFA Convention & Expo Top technology and agriculture companies have announced a partnership with the National FFA Organization to empower and…
