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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 …
3rd Annual Strawberry Picking Challenge Raises $77,000 for Redlands Christian Migrant Association
(PLANT CITY, FL)– The 3rd Annual Bright House Networks Strawberry Picking Challenge, hosted by Wish Farms raised $77,000 for Redlands Christian Migrant Association. The fundraising event, held on Saturday, February 6, featured 18 corporate-sponsored teams who competed in relays to earn the title of “Best Harvest Crew.” Some of the crews represented included United Way Suncoast, Monte Package Company, ATP …
Expanding Exports a Top Issue for Corn Growers
From the National Corn Growers Association: The importance of trade to corn growers was emphasized by National Corn Growers Association President Chip Bowling in remarks made at the U.S. Grains Council’s 13th International Marketing Conference and 56th Annual Membership Meeting, taking place this week in Florida. “We have set an ambitious goal of building demand in the years ahead, and …
FARM and BQA Extend Collaborative Commitment on Animal Care Issues
In order to strengthen the ongoing partnership between the dairy and beef segments of the cattle industry on animal-care issues, the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the national beef checkoff’s Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program has announced they will jointly be offering more training opportunities for farmers and ranchers in 2016. Download Audio
Reducing Wildfire Threats in Alabama
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants landowners to know that NRCS and the U.S. Forest Service has announced a federal investment for restoration of forests near growing communities to reduce wildfire threats, protect water supplies, improve wildlife habitat and support rural economies. Download Audio
USDA Seeking Proposals for Wetland Protection Systems
Late last month, USDA announced the establishment of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Wetland Mitigation Banking Program, made possible by the 2014 Farm Bill. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explains how this program works. Download Audio
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Research Showing Significant Improvement in Efficiency of Ethanol Production and Other Trends
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released a statement on two recent research reports supported by USDA focused on ethanol and other renewable fuels, one published by USDA’s Office of the Chief Economist and another published by the University of Missouri: “These research reports demonstrate, once again, that America’s renewable …
Florida Dairy Farmers Launches New Website
A brand new website, floridamilk.com, from the Florida Dairy Farmers has been launched to help tell the stories of Florida’s dairy farming families and the work they do. Download Audio