…interference with their contracts. He said the proposed GIPSA rules would implement a “one size fits all requirement on chicken-growing contracts that would stifle innovation and lead to higher costs…
New Administration May Benefit Seed Industry
…said. “We want to make sure the administration looks at this from a positive standpoint. We want them to look at it from a standpoint that will enable innovation within…
Duvall Comments on Election Results
…our food supply is safe and sustainable. It’s time our elected leaders put that same diligence to work protecting U.S. agriculture by promoting innovation and ensuring we have an adequate…
Food and Ag Science Will Shape Our Future
…lives of billions of people around the world. Science @ USDA For eight years, USDA has been investing in the best in innovation to protect our nation and set the…
USDA Seeks Applications for Conservation Innovation Grants
…provide new conservation opportunities through its competitive Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. Through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the department will invest up to $25 million for projects that…
Food and Forestry Research and Development Projects
…conservation and other agricultural issues. These competitive grants are made through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, which is coordinated by the Small Business Administration and administered by 11…
NMPF Pres. Commemorates Centennial / Sets Path for Future
…with promotional organizations Dairy Management Inc. and the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, as well as the U.S. Dairy Export Council. National Milk and the dairy industry as a whole…
Dannon Responds to Ag Attack
…supply. “Dannon’s pledge to use more sustainable agricultural practices with their producer-partners will drive innovation and improvements and represents a bold and important step toward greater transparency,” said Dr. Molly…
Farm Organizations Challenge Dannon and Other Food Companies
…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….