Cap and trade: AFBF's thoughts 

Sep 28, 2009,

By David Bennett, Farm Press Editorial Staff

After passing the House, a cap and trade bill continues to be hotly debated in the Senate. ...

Field narrows for biofuel cover crops 

Sep 28, 2009,

By Ann Perry, United States Department of Agriculture

An Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientist is looking for cover crop perennials that provide the best balance in biofuel production between agronomic success and environmental sustainability. ...

Nursery discovers value of "pour-through" testing 

Sep 28, 2009

Economic return and environmental stewardship are key objectives for plant nurseries everywhere....

Contestants wanted for photogenic poultry 

Sep 28, 2009

USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is inviting amateur and professional photographers to enter their best poultry or pet bird photos in the Biosecurity For Birds calendar photo contest....

EPA delaying indirect land use ruling 

Sep 24, 2009

The Environmental Protection Agency is reconsidering its decision to incorporate indirect land use changes in calculating the impact of biofuel production on greenhouse gas emissions for the Renewable Fuel Standard 2....

Textile executives to tour Cotton Belt 

Sep 24, 2009

Textile executives from 12 Asian, Latin American and European countries will traverse the U.S. Cotton Belt Sept. 28-Oct. 8 to familiarize themselves with U.S. cotton and how the fiber is produced, processed and marketed....

Bill would block EPA's indirect land use rules 

Sep 24, 2009,

By Forrest Laws, Farm Press Editorial Staff

Three Midwest senators have introduced legislation that would prevent EPA from penalizing U.S. corn and soybean growers for land use changes or potential land clearing for increased biofuel production in other countries....

Financial guru to address AFBF meeting 

Sep 24, 2009

Peter Ricchiuti, assistant dean of Tulane University's A.B. Freeman School of Business and a nationally known expert on financial markets, will speak Jan. 11, during the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2010 annual meeting....

Corn stover: How much can you harvest? 

Sep 24, 2009,

By Don Comis, United States Department of Agriculture

How much corn crop residue, or stover, can be removed for biofuels without harming soil? ...

Classroom on wheels to feature agritourism 

Sep 24, 2009

Tennessee farmers and agri-entrepreneurs interested in learning more about agritourism opportunities to implement on their farm are invited to attend a classroom on wheels....

Asia conference leads to $392 million in ag sales 

Sep 23, 2009

1.4 million metric tons of U.S. agricultural products, valued at $392 million, were sold and/or negotiated at the 6th Annual Southeast Asia U.S. Agricultural Cooperators Conference, held in Cebu, Philippines, earlier this month. ...

Cotton Incorporated budget approved 

Sep 23, 2009

The Cotton Board approved Cotton Incorporated’s proposed 2010 plans and budget of $67 million during their recent Annual Meeting. ...

NCGA study details cost of proposed fuel standards 

Sep 23, 2009

A study commissioned by the National Corn Growers Association tallies the high cost of proposed regulations by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to implement the expanded Renewable Fuel Standard. ...

Tennessee counties get disaster designation 

Sep 23, 2009

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated Overton County, Tenn., as a primary natural disaster area because of losses caused by excessive rain and extensive flooding that occurred on July 15, 2009, and July 16, 2009....

Vilsack, Chinese address trade concerns 

Sep 23, 2009

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently welcomed China's Minister of Agriculture Sun Zhengcai to the United States to discuss a wide range of agricultural trade issues....

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