…can kill innovation, all beginning farmers need a helping hand. Mentorship is a two-way street and we have much to teach and learn from each other. America’s farmers lend a…
Fish and Wildlife Service Addressing ESA Deficiencies
…effectiveness of the petition process to support species conservation. The rule was expected to be published to the Federal Register Tuesday. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Almond Board: Almonds Rise to Top in Europe
…snacks, bars and cereals, substantiating endless opportunity in new-product innovation.1 With regard to top trends specific to the snacking category, Lu Ann Williams, director of innovation at Innova Market Insights…
Canada Producers Share Agribusiness Merger Fears
…trait business. The Alberta Canola Producers Commission says farmers are concerned with potential input cost increases and that a merger may diminish the incentive for future innovation. From the National…
Farmers Consider Impacts of River Plan
…flow requirements do not take into account the proactive water conservation and fish habitat improvements that these two districts have taken seriously for years,” the two districts said in a…
EPA Awards $4.8 M to Research Water Quality Benefits
…systems in Michigan. Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa will quantify the value water quality improvements in Midwestern ecosystems. More information about the grants announced. More information about water research grants….
Farm Groups Cautious of Merger Trend
Farm groups are showing caution regarding the recent merger and acquisition trend in the agriculture industry, while companies included in the trend say innovation will benefit from the changes. At…
NCGA CEO Testifies at Senate Hearing
…to market entry,” Novak testified. Novak “These barriers slow down innovation and drive up the cost of seed and chemicals. The process of developing and testing new products, and then…
Food Products Database
…produced the database is more proof that governments, nonprofits, businesses and researchers are capable fostering scientific innovation by making life-changing data open and available to parents, healthcare professionals, scientists, businesses…
Vilsack Announces New Initiatives to Address Rural Opioid Epidemic
…September 20: Brighton, Colorado September 26: Grants Pass, Oregon September 29: Fayetteville, NC Vilsack also announced that USDA will display information about addiction resources from the Centers for Disease Control…
CDFA Collaborates on Draft ‘Vibrant Communities and Landscapes’
From: CDFA Land use decisions, including development patterns, land conservation and protection, and land management practices, play a critical role in the State’s future and achievement of its long-term community…
NFU Reacts to Bayer-Monsanto Merger
…Judiciary Committee will be reviewing the alarming trend of consolidation in agriculture that has led to less competition, stifled innovation, higher prices and job loss in rural America. We underscore…
Tapping Sorghum’s Genetic Potential
…Plant Genetic Resources Conservation Unit in Griffin, Georgia, that were known for producing high grain yields in countries such as Sudan and Ethiopia. Because they were originally from sorghum’s center…
Bayer, Monsanto Announce Agreement
…step forward for our Crop Science business and reinforces Bayer’s leadership position as a global innovation driven Life Science company with leadership positions in its core segments, delivering substantial value…