USDA invests $13.6 million in citrus greening research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced four grants totaling more than $13.6 [...]
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Important tax deadline looms for farmers
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor Farmers and ranchers have just a few more days to file important paperwork with the [...]
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2015 Hunting Accident Report details all-time low number of accidents
The 2015 Hunting Accident Report has been released, and it details an all-time low number of hunting accidents during the year. [...]
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Texas FFA names Large as executive director
By Julie Tomascik Editor The Texas FFA Association named Austin Large as the new executive director effective Feb. 13. “We [...]
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Trump taps Perdue as ag secretary
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue to lead the Department of Agriculture. "Sonny Perdue is going [...]
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‘First Peas to the Table’ contest
By Landee Kieschnick TFB Communications Intern Many watched as Savvy Shields of Fayetteville, Ark. wowed the Miss America judges in [...]
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USDA accepting comments on organic checkoff
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is currently accepting comments to a proposal for a nationwide research and promotion checkoff [...]
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Farm Bureau ready to work with Trump cabinet
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Editor The future of immigration policy, land regulation, tax reform, trade and other issues important to [...]
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Vilsack will continue service to agriculture sector
After serving eight years as Agriculture Secretary, Tom Vilsack will continue to serve agriculture, although in a new capacity. Vilsack [...]
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Discovering Farmland curriculum available
The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance recently launched Digital Exploration and Interactive Lesson Plans as part of its Discovering Farmland [...]