…harass FFA members. A direct investigation says Allison is on a mission to eradicate the animal agriculture program because of his animal rights beliefs. Allison adds that he won’t stop…
National Arbor Day
…step of the way. Planning Calendar Stay organized to help ensure everything runs smoothly.2 Fundraising Ideas Raise money for your Arbor Day celebration. Sample Program Get an idea of how…
USDA Seeks Nominees for American Egg Board
…Research and Promotion Program. An egg producer must be nominated by a USDA-certified organization and submit a completed application. Deadline for nominations is July 14, 2017. For more information on…
Almond Board: FFA Recognizes Almond Industry
…Board Manager of Industry Relations Jenny Nicolau tells us more. Since 2011, Almond Board of California, and specifically the Almond Leadership Program, has played an instrumental role in supporting the…
National FFA Organization Awards More Than $2.7 Million in Scholarships
…scholarship. The scholarships were available to students pursuing two-year or four-year degrees or vocational programs. The average recipient had a GPA of 3.76 on a 4.0 scale and were in…
Wetland Conservation Projects Receive Boost
…grant program dedicated to the conservation of wetland habitats for migratory birds. Since 1989, funding has advanced the conservation of wetland habitats and their wildlife in all 50 U.S. states,…
USDA Seeks Nominees for Christmas Tree Promotion Board
…markets, and conduct important research and promotion activities. The Agricultural Marketing Service provides oversight, paid for by industry assessments, which helps ensure fiscal responsibility, program efficiency and fair treatment of…
Funding to Support the Agricultural Sciences
…projects to strengthen food and agricultural science education in insular areas of the United States. Funding is made through two NIFA programs, the Resident Instruction Grants Program for Institutions of…
Progress on Canada Dairy Issue
…said in a separate news release Tuesday that the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority is offering dairy farmers and processors better terms on loan guarantees from now until August,…
USDA Announces $4.8 Million Available to Support Food Safety Outreach Program
…Ramaswamy. “We’ve successfully expanded the program’s reach through establishment of a National Coordination Center and four regional centers across the U.S.” The Food Safety Outreach Program supports projects that encourage…
Ag Groups Pleased With Perdue Confirmation
…cotton industry,” stated Lee, a Bronwood, Ga., cotton producer. “We are excited and stand ready to partner with Secretary Perdue with a goal of getting programs and policies in place…
Tulare County Celebrates Farm Bureau Leaders
…to Farm Bureau committees, advisory roles with the youth leadership program, and supporting the annual fundraiser host committee. They are very involved in rural crime prevention and have taken a…
RFA to EPA: Keep the RFS on Track in 2018
…‘administer the [RFS] program according to the intent of Congress’ and to keep the program’s rulemakings on schedule,” RFA President and CEO Bob Dinneen wrote to Administrator Pruitt. “When affected…
Renewable Fuels Standard Heads to Court
…must comply with the program. EPA’s positions in this case maximize administrative flexibility for the agency, something that EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt likely wants to preserve. The Morning Energy Report…