…could lead to further vertical integration of our industry and drive packers to own more of their own hogs. “That would reduce competition, stifle innovation and provide no benefits to…
House Agriculture Committee Meets
…the hard work and innovation of our agricultural producers. It is also the result of sound risk management tools authorized in the Farm Bill. During the 115th congress, we will…
Smart Phone App Balances Conservation and Production
…soil scientists Joel Brown and Skye Wills; and Jason Neff, director of the Sustainability Innovation Lab at University of Colorado, Boulder. You can read more about LandPKS in the January…
Six California Projects that Reduce Pesticide Use
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation at a Jan. 26 award ceremony will recognize several organizations for projects aimed at managing pests while using fewer pesticides. The awards recognize innovation,…
USDA Proposes Revisions to Genetic Engineering Policy
…there that deal with plant breeding innovation and plant breeding techniques. That is an area we have the most interest in this time. We think that the proposal that they…
Funding to Support Agricultural Education at 1890s Land-grant Institutions
…signals our ongoing commitment to create future leaders and skilled professionals in the field of agricultural innovation,” said NIFA Director Sonny Ramaswamy. “By building adequate facilities we help 1890 land-grant…
CRB Researcher Honored with Presidential Award
President Obama bestows award for cutting-edge innovation Michelle Cilia, Ph.D., Citrus Research Board (CRB) researcher and research molecular biologist for the United States Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Research Service…
Tom Vilsack to Take Helm of U.S. Dairy Export Council
…groups such as the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, the International Dairy Foods Association and the National Milk Producers Federation to address the needs of its members, which include producers,…
Ad Recognizes Trump Leadership on Biofuels
…has shattered expectations, supporting hundreds of thousands of jobs in areas of the country left behind by other manufacturing sectors,” said Brent Erickson, executive vice president of the Biotechnology Innovation…
Merger Cases Go Before the EU
…merited, it could reduce innovation in an industry that’s absolutely critical to global food production. The Monday hearing was the last chance for the companies to make their case before…
Immigration Reform Good for U.S. Economy, Agriculture
…FWD.us, an organization that supports comprehensive immigration reform, improving the quality of American education, and encouraging more investment in scientific innovation, emphasized that fixing our “broken immigration system” is about…
Entrepreneurs Share Insights for Taking on Investors
…struggles, that’s where your creativity and innovation really shine,” Balsley said. “Those pain points create innovation, and they make you better in the long run.” Koenig said the best advice…
New Communications Concept – SMART Farm Debuts at CES ®
…electronics show in the world, U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance® (USFRA) introduced a new communications concept, called SMART Farm, aimed at bridging the gap between the acceptance of innovation that’s…
Almond Assessment Increase Approved
…through the Accelerated Innovation Management (AIM) program and global marketing. Building on Sustainability1 The AIM program is designed to expand and accelerate sustainability and production research in nine areas: Irrigation…