From the House Committee on Agriculture By Chairman K. Michael Conaway Cotton farmers in America are facing a crisis. Extreme drought, predatory trade practices by countries like China and India, and the lack of a viable safety net are threatening the livelihoods of thousands of American farm families. While the general farm economy is experiencing the largest three-year percentage decline …
UF/IFAS Extension Agent Inducted Into Prestigious Leadership Program
From: UF/IFAS News University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension Agent Euguene “Gene” McAvoy was inducted into the Syngenta Resistance Fighter Leadership Program on Feb. 11 for his extensive work in protecting Florida crops from pesticides. McAvoy’s expertise is in pesticide resistance management and he is being recognized by Syngenta Resistance Fighter Leadership Program, which was formed …
Misinformation Spread by Environmental Critics Regarding Water Quality of the Lake Okeechobee Discharges
From: Judy Sanchez, Senior Director, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs for U.S. Sugar Recently, some environmental critics have attempted to spread misinformation about the source of nutrient pollution in the discharges that are being released from Lake Okeechobee by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. I wanted to take this opportunity to provide facts and information to help inform your ongoing …
NCBA Urges Swift Action on Trans-Pacific Partnership
From the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: WASHINGTON (Feb. 23, 2016) – Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association sent a letter on behalf of its members and state affiliates urging quick passage of the Trans-Pacific Partnership. NCBA President Tracy Brunner said cattle producers cannot afford to wait any longer for passage of this critical agreement. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts …
Ethanol Industry Leaders Gather in Orlando
From Growth Energy: ORLANDO, FL — Today, Growth Energy, the leading trade organization representing ethanol producers and supporters, kicked off its seventh annual Executive Leadership Conference at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes in Orlando, Florida. The organization’s leadership opened the conference with addresses to the membership, and the first panel of the day focused on “The E15 Revolution,” where retailers …
Targeted Conservation Projects in Alabama
Nearly $7 million will be invested in Alabama through two conservation projects thanks to funding from the Regional Conservation Partnership Program administered by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities For Research Not Found ElsewhereSeptember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funds Research …
ASTA Urges Action on Senator Roberts’ Food Labeling Proposal
From the American Seed Trade Association: Alexandria, Va.—February 22, 2016—The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) applauds Senate Agriculture Chairman Pat Roberts for his leadership in introducing a commonsense food-labeling proposal to bring Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities For Research Not Found ElsewhereSeptember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
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DuPont, Dow Announce Site Structure of Intended Independent Agriculture Company
From DowDuPont: Intended Independent Company will be a U.S. Based Global Leader in Agriculture and Deliver Greater Value, Innovation, and Choice for Growers Worldwide Wilmington, DE and Midland, MI, Feb. 19, 2016 – DuPont (NYSE:DD) and The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW) today announced the U.S. site structure for the global agriculture leader the companies intend to create following the planned …
Students Across the Country to Celebrate FFA Week
From the National FFA Organization: INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016/National FFA Organization) – Agriculture plays a key role in our daily lives and in a variety of ways. Next week, more than half a million FFA members will celebrate the role agriculture plays in our lives while sharing their message of agriculture and agricultural education throughout the country. During National …