UC Makes Gains in Rebuilding its Extension Service

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…sought public input, receiving more than 900 individual comments last year, including from agricultural organizations. Allen-Diaz described this process, which she implemented five years ago, as “critically important” in determining…

Farm Bureau Approves Strategic Action Plan for 2015

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…will work to secure a permanent solution through legislation.” AFBF’s action plan also focuses on supporting agricultural biotechnology as a tool that will yield great benefits for agriculture, consumers and…

Farm Bureau Delegates Set Public Policy Positions for 2015

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…their data permanently from the systems of agricultural technology providers. Members feel especially strongly about this point given the exponential growth of agricultural data systems and the double-digit productivity gains…

USDA Announces Support for Producers of Advanced Biofuel

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…The project period will not exceed five years. Through the Critical Agricultural Materials program, Iowa State University of Science and Technology received $1 million for the development of new paint,…

Making the Propane Choice Easy

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…of propane is a focus for the Propane Education and Research Council. Director of Agriculture Business Development Cinch Munson says they have launched technology-friendly tools to help growers see the…