…the last 20 years while greatly reducing the carbon footprint of American agriculture.” Mooney “This is just marketing puffery, not any true innovation that improves the actual product offered to…
Domino’s Pizza Donating $1 Million to FFA
…owners who accounted for over 97% of Domino’s stores as of the second quarter of 2016. Emphasis on technology innovation helped Domino’s generate over 50% of U.S. sales from digital…
Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research Expands Board of Directors
…in Washington. Cameron Doug Cameron, Ph.D., is managing director of First Green Partners, an early-stage venture investment company and of Alberti Advisors, a family business focused on innovation and education….
Markets for U.S. Agricultural Products to Strengthen
…and innovation aimed at improving the efficiency and performance of the marketing system. “Success in farming is not about just growing a crop, it’s about growing a crop and knowing…
Taking the Melodrama out of Almond Orchard Recycling
…whole orchard recycling project was funded by the Accelerated Innovation Management program of the Almond Board of California. – – – – – – – – – Whole Orchard Recycling…
Support for Rural Cooperative Businesses and Organizations
…National Cooperative Month. Each year in October, the Department highlights the economic impact and innovation of cooperative businesses, particularly in rural communities. Projects in 22 states are receiving RCDG funding….
Support for Minority and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
…rural areas.” Tuskegee University, Alabama, $200,000 Alaska Tribal Conservation Alliance, Alaska $187,316 Little Colorado River Plateau Resource Conservation and Development, Arizona, $200,000 Developing Innovation in Navajo Education Inc., Arizona; also…
AFB Pres. Duvall on Urban Ag Act of 2016
…can kill innovation, all beginning farmers need a helping hand. Mentorship is a two-way street and we have much to teach and learn from each other. America’s farmers lend a…
Almond Board: Almonds Rise to Top in Europe
…snacks, bars and cereals, substantiating endless opportunity in new-product innovation.1 With regard to top trends specific to the snacking category, Lu Ann Williams, director of innovation at Innova Market Insights…
Canada Producers Share Agribusiness Merger Fears
…trait business. The Alberta Canola Producers Commission says farmers are concerned with potential input cost increases and that a merger may diminish the incentive for future innovation. From the National…
Farm Groups Cautious of Merger Trend
Farm groups are showing caution regarding the recent merger and acquisition trend in the agriculture industry, while companies included in the trend say innovation will benefit from the changes. At…
NCGA CEO Testifies at Senate Hearing
…to market entry,” Novak testified. Novak “These barriers slow down innovation and drive up the cost of seed and chemicals. The process of developing and testing new products, and then…
Food Products Database
…produced the database is more proof that governments, nonprofits, businesses and researchers are capable fostering scientific innovation by making life-changing data open and available to parents, healthcare professionals, scientists, businesses…
NFU Reacts to Bayer-Monsanto Merger
…Judiciary Committee will be reviewing the alarming trend of consolidation in agriculture that has led to less competition, stifled innovation, higher prices and job loss in rural America. We underscore…