…Bluff, Pine Bluff, Ark., $50,000 The American Olive Oil Producers Association, Clovis, Calif., $50,000 Agricultural Research Service, Peoria, Ill., $3,694,012 Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind., $3,673,611 Agricultural Research Service, Beltsville,…
S&W Seed Company Signs First U.S. Sorghum License Agreement
…and is utilizing its research and breeding expertise to develop and produce stevia, the all-natural, zero calorie sweetener for the food and beverage industry. For more information, please visit www.swseedco.com….
Ergot Risks to Wheat Crops
…the country, according to the agriculture ministry. Until the committee issues its report, the international standards will continue to be applied. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Bayer Loses Belt SC Appeal
…to voluntarily cancel the 2008 conditional registration for Belt SC insecticide. The company refused and the agency moved to cancel anyway. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Dockers Union Contract Negotiations
…on a contract extension or a new contract “to avoid actions that would slow, stop, or disrupt cargo movement during negotiations.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Beef Exports Reopen to Brazil
…American economy,” according to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack. Vilsack says the Brazilian market offers excellent long-term potential for U.S. beef exporters. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Managing Dust at Harvest Videos
…Harvest Dust educational videos round out ABC’s collection of helpful dust management resources, including the Harvest Dust Tool Kit and the Managing Dust at Harvest technical guides. Managing Harvest Dust…
Japan Wheat Imports
…approved genetically modified wheat. The engineered crop found in Washington was developed by Monsanto, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
GMO Bill Puts Labeling Efforts in Holding Pattern
…GMO’s are safe for consumption, pro-labeling groups argue that safe or not, consumers have a right now what’s in their food. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Honeybee Population Revival
…has some ways to bring back the honeybee population, starting with your landscape. That story’s ahead on This Land of Ours. Honeyee Population Revival From: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service…
5th Annual Kids’ “State Dinner”
…Patty, by Chef Jacob, Age 8 Illinois: West Wing Chicken with Secret Service Noodles, by Chef Maggie, Age 11 Indiana: Chicken Tikka Pita with Cucumber Raita, by Chef Shakthi, Age…
Lower Hog Prices
…The U.S. Department of Agriculture says supplies are likely to pick up through the rest of the year. A commodities broker at Archer Financial Services in Chicago says, “Feed is…
U.S. Grains Council Elects New Chairman
…and the Maryland Grain Producers Utilization Board to become a leading farm educator and conservationist. He said his passions in life are his family, farming, and the U.S. Grains Council….
Survey Shows Cover Crops Boost Yields
…crop loss due to stress. Cover crops also reduce soil erosion, improve soil health, and increase organic matter in the soil. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….






















