…its success in accelerating access to new solutions and innovation partners. In working with NineSigma we are leveraging their established expertise in open innovation and a global database of solution…
NCGA Launches Open Innovation Challenge to Find the Next Big Thing for Corn
…is not a prize winner. “Many industries are adopting an open innovation approach because of its success in accelerating access to new solutions and innovation partners. In working with NineSigma…
Panetta Establishes Congressional Agriculture Research Caucus
…innovation, and mechanization efforts. As co-chairs, Reps. Panetta and Davis hope to educate and engage with their fellow members of Congress on these issues. As Congress prepares for the 2018…
Water in Agriculture Forum Highlights Cooperation Between California and Israel
…and researchers to address water/agriculture-related issues while also exploring opportunities for future innovation and sustainable management of water resources. This slideshow requires JavaScript. from California Dept. of Food and Agriculture…
USFRA Unveils Agriculture in America Sustainability Report at Sustainable Brands Conference
…showcasing brand leaders who create the environmental and social purpose to drive innovation, U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance® (USFRA®) will publicly introduce its first-ever Agriculture in America Sustainability Report. It…
USDA Certifies Another Rural Business Investment Fund
Fund to Help Capitalize Small Rural Businesses Acting Deputy Under Secretary Roger Glendenning today announced that USDA has certified the Innova Ag Innovation Fund IV LP as an investment pool…
Livestock Industry Calls for Relief from EPA’s Overly Burdensome Regulations
…cattle producers that discourage innovation and impose rigid requirements that do not work on cattle operations and, moreover, defy common sense.” NCBA and PLC called on the agency to replace…
Dairy Industry Launches Marketing Campaign
The dairy industry has launched a multi-year marketing campaign promoting more than just milk. The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, in partnership with America’s Dairy Farm Families and Importers, has…
PMA: Work Smarter, Not Harder
…innovating all along,” Whitaker said. “(Innovation) use to focus on new products and getting those high-quality products to various locations around the country almost overnight.” Past innovations have focused on…
AFBF’s President Duvall Joins in Historic White House Ag Roundtable
…charged with identifying legislative, regulatory and policy changes that would enhance American agriculture, rural economic development, job growth, infrastructure improvements, technological innovation, energy security and quality of life in rural…
Executive Order Creates New Agriculture Panel
…around the world.” The task force will examine and consider, among other issues, current barriers to economic prosperity in rural America and how innovation and technology may play a role…
National Dairy FARM Program Releases Environmental Stewardship Reference Manual to Celebrate Earth Day
The National Dairy FARM Program has released its Environmental Stewardship Continuous Improvement Reference Manual in cooperation with the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy. Released in celebration of Earth Day, the…
RFA Celebrates Earth Day 2017
…continue, driving further innovation and even lower carbon technologies in the future. The RFS has also helped to reduce foreign oil imports. In 2016, U.S. net petroleum dependence was 25%,…
Almond Board: Air Quality Programs
…2 diesel engines with new Tier 4 emissions-certified diesel engines. Conservation Innovation Grants The Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) is a voluntary program intended to stimulate the development and adoption of…