A dozen authors have been selected to learn more about life on the farm with the hope to turn those experiences into ways to help children learn more about agriculture. The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture says the 12 will receive a $1,500 stipend plus room, meals, tour transportation, event registration and all materials to attend the Jan. 7-10 …
What’s In and Out for Ag in Omnibus
The broad spending and tax legislation compromise unveiled by House Republicans Tuesday night includes some riders important to agriculture. Perhaps the most important, the bill repeals mandatory country-of-origin labeling (COOL) for meat to prevent more than $1 billion in trade sanctions from Mexico and Canada approved last week by the WTO. “I’m pleased American agriculture and businesses will escape these …
RFA Wishes You a Joyous Holiday
Cheers for a New Year! Wishes for a joy-filled holiday come from the Renewable Fuels Association. May the warmth and joy of the holiday season stay with you throughout the coming year.
AgChat Expands in the Western US
The third Wester Regional Agvacacy Conference will by hosted by the AgChat Foundation on February 19-20 in Reno, Nevada. This event is expanding upon the efforts of the first two, held in Portland, Oregon and Spokane, Washington. The AgChat Foundation provides high-quality training on advocacy to farmers and ranchers. This upcoming session will continue to focus on delivering a broad …
Merger Leads to Executive Changes at DuPont
DuPont has announced several executive leadership changes as a result of last week’s confirmed merger with Dow. James C. Collins, executive vice president, will lead the DuPont Agriculture business segment. Marc Doyle has been named executive vice president and will lead the Electronics & Communications, Industrial Biosciences, Nutrition & Health, Performance Materials and Safety & Protection business segments. Richard C. …
USDA Stops Payments to Managers Not Engaged in Farming
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making sure farm safety-net payments are issued only to active managers of farms that operate as joint ventures or general partnerships. The move, exempting family farm operations, closes a loophole where individuals who were not actively part of farm management still received payments. “The federal farm safety-net programs are designed to protect against …
Cotton Growers Appreciate Cottonseed Designation Push
The National Cotton Council is expressing its gratitude for the effort to get cottonseed to be designated as an “other oilseed.” The group thanked House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Conaway (R-TX) and Ranking Member Collin Peterson (D-MN) for their help in getting 100 House Members signed onto a letter urging Agriculture Secretary Vilsack to use the authority granted in the …
Zimfo Bytes
The National Pork Board announced the promotion of Chuck Cozad to Chief Information Officer, effective immediately. The California State Fair is seeking nominations for the 2016 Agriculturalist of the Year. Salford Group, a global leader in the manufacturing of tillage, seeding, and fertilizer application equipment, is expanding its tillage product line through the acquisition of AerWay advanced aeration products, manufactured …
Climate Accord – What’s it Mean for Ag?
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “Do we need any more gun control laws?” The latest Islamic terrorist tragedy which occurred here in the United States is being used by many politicians to call for more gun control. But do we need it? Well over half of our pollers believe more gun control isn’t the answer. Some commented stronger background …
Season’s Greetings from CAST
Tis the Season for greetings and well wishes. Today’s holiday cheer comes from the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology. Sending warm thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful holiday and a very Happy New Year!