Stallman Ready to Pass the Gavel – #AFBF16

Taylor HillmanGeneral

…farm—or cut trees, or build homes, or otherwise use the land for any productive, economic activity—then this is not the Land of Liberty,” Stallman told attendees. “It is not the…

USDA Awards $3 Million for Robotics Research

Taylor HillmanGeneral, Technology

…to be investigated include: Automated systems for inspection, sorting, processing, or handling of animal or plant products (including forest products) in post-harvest, processing or product distribution environments. Improved robotics for

Vilsack on Campbell’s GMO Labels

Taylor HillmanGeneral

…interested stakeholders cooperate. However, if that is not the case, Campbell is prepared to label all of its U.S. products for the presence of ingredients that were derived from GMOs,…

Agri View: The Gourd

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…musical instruments made of gourds, including drums, stringed instruments common to Africa and wind instruments, including the nose flutes of the Pacific. Uses Cultures from arid regions often associated gourds…

Women in Agriculture Are a Big Deal – #AFBF16

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common goals related to promoting farming and ranching, and advocating for issues important to Farm Bureau members. In recognition of the conviction held by many in agriculture that remaining indifferent…

Governor Brown’s Budget Invests in Climate Smart Agriculture

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…while reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs). There is $75 million proposed for CDFA in this area. The funding would come from the state’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and would include…