…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…
Study: E15 to Provide Limited Ethanol Market Impact
Year-round E15 sales will have a limited ethanol market impact, according to analysts. President Donald Trump recently announced a directive to move towards year-round E15 sales, and industry analysts say…
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
…current filings in Texas mark the third time a federal district court has been asked to strike the 2015 rule. Federal courts in North Dakota and Georgia are also currently…
USDA Announces Hass Avocado Board Appointments
…markets, strengthen existing markets and conduct important research and promotion activities. AMS provides oversight, paid for by industry assessments, which ensures fiscal accountability and program integrity. Source: USDA/Agricultural Marketing Service…
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
…80 174 230 268 271 299 130 97 169 Mozambique 50 43 45 74 51 34 19 10 26 32 Namibia 8 5 3 18 10 10 4 9 10…
Livestock Groups Petition Department of Transportation for Hours of Service Flexibility
…on-duty period, following a 10-hour consecutive rest period. Any livestock hauler wishing to operate under the extended drive time would be required to complete pre-trip planning and increased fatigue-management training….
