Category Archives: Agriculture News
2015 Strategic Plan in Place for Farm Bureau
The American Farm Bureau Federation’s board of directors set the organizations 2015 strategic plan for public policy this week. AFBF President Bob Stallman says the organization will work to adv...
Jan 16, 2015
New Regional Conservation Partnership Program Helps Various Projects in U.S.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced 115 high-impact projects across the U.S. and Puerto Rico will receive more than 370-million dollars of Federal funding as part of the new USDA Regio...
Jan 15, 2015
My American Farm Website Reaches More Than 1 Million Youth
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture says it has reached more than 1.5-million school-age youths through its My American Farm program, an educational game platform launched in 2011. The...
Jan 12, 2015
FAA Grants First Ag Exemption for Commercial Drones
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued permits to use drones for crop monitoring and to photograph properties for sale. Advanced Aviation Solutions in Idaho received the permit for crop scouti...
Jan 08, 2015
2015 is Year Of The Soils
This week marks the beginning of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s celebration of the International Year of Soils, designated by the United Nation’s General Assembly. Ag Secretary Tom V...
Jan 07, 2015
Reducing Livestock Odors
A new, free online tool has been created to help livestock and poultry producers compare techniques that could help eliminate odor on their farms, according to Meatingplace. The Air Management Practic...
Jan 06, 2015
Elanco Finalizes Novartis Acquisition
Elanco has finalized its acquisition of Novartis Animal Health. Elanco president of North American Commercial Operations Rob Aukerman says this acquisition brings together two strong companies with a ...
Jan 05, 2015
Consumers Willing to Pay More for Select Meats
A recent study by Oklahoma State University polled consumers and found they are willing to pay more for some meats. The monthly Food Demand survey saw an increase in the willingness to pay more for st...
Jan 02, 2015
USDA Addressing Trade Issues From Avian Flue
USDA says some countries are placing restriction on U.S. trade that are “more than necessary.” Some countries have placed temporary bans on the import of all U.S. poultry products. The USD...
Dec 31, 2014
President Preparing for Major Push on Free Trade Zone
President Obama will seek to enlist Republicans to partner on a major push on trade deals. The administration is moving aggressively in hopes of wrapping up negotiations by the middle of next year on ...
Dec 30, 2014
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