…be moving forward with a mandatory checkoff program after OTA had submitted an application for a federal mandate in 2015. Four prototype programs have been established in an effort to…
California FFA Partners with California Livestock Auction Marketing Association Benefiting Local Chapters
This week consignors at California livestock auctions can opt to donate some of their proceeds to the California FFA organization. The donations will go to several initiatives statewide at local…
Californian Once Again Leads National FFA Officer Team
…2018-19 National FFA team. The announcement was made official at the 91st National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis after delegates cast their votes for who would represent the organization…
John Deere Gives Significant Grant to National FFA Organization
John Deere and the National FFA Organization have been in partnership for the past 75 years. To commemorate that, John Deere is making a $75,000 contribution to the FFA Living…
USDA Announces 2019 Agricultural Outlook Forum
…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…
Agri View: BFTP-The Farm Family Dog
…Many rural young people go to college on scholarships awarded in recognition of special talent and abilities. Cattle win prizes. So do hogs, sheep, even chickens. I think it is…
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
…2015 rule in the 22 states where it is now in force. A copy of the Georgia filing is also below. WOTUS-Texas (.pdf) WOTUS-Georgia (.pdf) Source: American Farm Bureau Federation…
USDA Announces Hass Avocado Board Appointments
…KB), is available on the Hass Avocado Board page on the AMS website and on the board’s website, loveonetoday.com. Since 1966, Congress has authorized 22 industry-funded research and promotion boards…
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….
