Genetically modified organism labeling continues to be a hot topic for many, and it’s an issue that continues to be a major focus for the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA). Association CEO Andy Lavigne explains why. Play Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Bayer and BASF Interested in Monsanto
Both Bayer and BASF are exploring a combination with Monsanto, the world’s largest seed producer. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
“Amseed” is Now “BetterSeed”
New ASTA Website Offers Improved User Experience From the American Seed Trade Association: Alexandria, Va.—May 12, 2016—The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) has a new website! BetterSeed.org is the go-to source for all information related to the research, development and movement of quality seed to meet the world’s demand for food, feed, fiber and fuel. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New …
Alabama 2016 Legislative Session Ends
The 2016 Alabama Legislative Session came to an end this past week, as lawmakers have wrapped things up for another year, that is, unless a special session is called. Executive director of the Alabama Agribusiness Council, Leigha Cauthen, has a look at bills of interest to agriculture in this year’s session. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, …
Study Finds University Extension Program Keeps Farmers in Business
A recent study says federal cooperative extension programs at land-grant universities help farmers stay in business. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Commissioner Putnam Seeking Nominations for Woman of the Year in Agriculture
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam is now accepting nominations for the 2016 “Woman of the Year in Agriculture” award. The deadline for submitting nominations is June 1, 2016. Since 1985, the “Woman of the Year in Agriculture” award has recognized women who have made outstanding contributions …
Subcommittee Examines Credit Conditions in Farm Country
The second in a series of hearings entitled Focus on the Farm Economy, where each subcommittee examines the growing pressure in rural America, took place today in Washington D.C. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Growing Financial Pressures for U.S. Farmers and Ranchers
The U.S. House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management recently held a hearing on the growing financial pressures faced by U.S. farmers and ranchers. Top farm leaders and experts testifying painted a grim picture of the farm economy on plummeting farm prices and income. One of those was American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall, who told …
Students Participate in National Ag Day Activities in Washington D.C.
National Agriculture Week the Agricultural Council of America sponsored 100 student representatives from across the country to participate in National Ag Day activities on the Hill. The students, from FFA, AFA, 4-H and Student NAMA, was there to put a face on the future of agriculture. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
GATE Discussions Continue with Georgia General Assembly
Discussions concerning GATE, the Georgia Agriculture Tax Exemption, continue in Atlanta. Bryan Tolar, president of the Georgia Agribusiness Council, says it continues to work on this issue with just two days left in the 2016 session. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024