The American Farm Bureau Federation kicked off its 96th Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade Show with a panel discussion for VIP attendees, “The Future of Agriculture,” featuring executives from Wal-Mart,…
Forecasted Cold Temps Fail to Materialize
…December, 2013 with eight consecutive nights of critical temperatures and prior to that January, 2007 the industry experienced significant losses. Citrus Mutual is a voluntary membership trade association consisting of…
Product Promotes Bee Activity
…conference last week, bees were a big topic of discussion. Some vendors at the trade show were showing attendees products that can aid bee pollination. Product Promotes Bee Activity Pollen…
USDA Improves Forest Health by Harvesting Biomass for Energy
…Land Management lands for renewable energy, while reducing the risk of forest fire. This summer, 19 energy facilities in 10 states participated in the program. Vilsack “This initiative helps to…
Secretary Ross Signs Landmark Agreement with Mexican Ministry of Agriculture to Enhance Trade
…is a follow-up to the Governor’s Trade Mission that occurred earlier this year. The agreement includes a number of trade priorities that address such diverse issues as cross-border trade delays,…
NCBA and PLC Accepting Summer Internship Applications
…topics ranging from animal welfare to trade and allows you the chance to advocate on behalf of the industry on Capitol Hill.” NCBA Executive Director of Legislative Affairs Kristina Butts…
Yamaha’s Safe, Six-Person Vehicle
Moving more people, safely in the field, is a sticking point for Yamaha’s new six-passenger utility vehicle displayed at the recent National Association of Farm Broadcasters trade show in Kansas…
USDA Helps Open and Expand Export Markets for U.S. Agriculture
…our entire nation’s economy.” Through the Market Access Program (MAP), Foreign Agricultural Service partners with U.S. agricultural trade associations, cooperatives, state regional trade groups and small businesses to share the…
USDA and Partners Complete First-of-Its-Kind Sale of Carbon Credits from Working Ranch Grasslands
…comprehensive commitment across the Federal Government to support resilience of our natural resources. It identifies a suite of actions (including efforts like the USDA-Chevy agreement) the Federal Government will take…
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Minor Trade-offs
Bigger unmanned aircraft like the Yamaha RMAX do have some minor trade-offs. UAV Tradeoffs The RMAX from Yamaha takes drone technology to a new level. Professor of Biological and Agricultural…
CDFA Now Accepting Proposals for 2015 Specialty Crop Grants
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting proposals for the 2015 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Each year, CDFA conducts a two-phase competitive solicitation process to…
USDA Announces $29 Million to Provide Housing for Farmworkers
…the terms of their agreements. California Coachella Valley Villa Hermosa Phase II – $3 million loan. Funds will be used to add 68 units to the complex. Peoples Self Help…