Study Finds University Extension Program Keeps Farmers in Business

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There Is Interest in Agricultural Careers

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A recent survey conducted for Land O’Lakes indicated very low interest in college grads pursuing a career in agriculture. But according to Eric Spell, AgCareers.com president, the company is seeing a very different trend, noting a 33 percent increase in the number of visits to its website in the last year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, …

NCGA Commends Senators Calling For Increased 2017 RVO Levels

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From the National Corn Growers Association: WASHINGTON (March 24, 2016) — On Wednesday, Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) along with 17 other senators sent a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urging them to follow the congressional intent of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) by increasing blending targets under the RFS for 2017. The biofuels community commended …

Educate Consumers and ‘Show Us Your Ag’

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During National Agriculture Week, which runs through March 19, the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) is inviting farmers, ranchers and all agriculturalists to “Show Us Your Ag.” It’s an effort to highlight how you care for your animals and how you raise your crops, educating today’s consumers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester …

Statement from Agriculture Deputy Secretary Harden on Plans to Depart USDA

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From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Jan. 21, 2016 – Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden today made the following statement on her plans to depart the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) at the end of February 2016: “Today is bittersweet for me as I announce my decision to step down as Deputy Secretary at the end of February. I …

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Finalization of COP 21 Deal

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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the finalization of the COP 21 deal in Paris: “The historic COP21 deal supports a better-nourished, stable, secure future for the United States and every nation. Thanks to a coalition of global leaders led by President Obama, our world is now working together to aggressively address climate change with action …

Deadline Nearing for Tax Extenders

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Congress has until December 18, or just a couple of weeks, to pass tax extenders. The House voted earlier this year to make Section 179 expensing permanent, among other tax extenders, but the Senate Finance Committee has opted instead to revive the expired measures for 2015 and extend them through 2016. Tax extenders yet to see approval by Congress include …

Statement from Secretary Tom Vilsack on Finalization of the Renewable Fuel Standard

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From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2015—Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s finalization of the Renewable Fuel Standard volume requirements: “The rule released today is a positive step forward providing for continued growth in all parts of the Renewable Fuel Standard—advanced, biodiesel, cellulosic, and conventional—building on the Obama Administration’s …