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Conference: Coexistence of GM and non-GM in international trade

There is a tension in the coexistence of genetically modified (GM) and non-genetically modified agricultural supply chains. Therefore the side by side existence of biotechnological, conventional and organic food and feed in international supply chains and trade, is the subject of the biannual conference, organised from 17 to 20 November in Amsterdam by the Agricultural Economics and Rural Policy ...

Nov. 17, 2015

By Wageningen University and Research Centre

Administration proposes comprehensive tax reform plan, includes repeal of Death Tax

This afternoon, top officials in the Trump Administration released their proposal for comprehensive tax reform, calling it the “biggest tax cut in U.S. history.” The plan is designed to serve as the starting point as Congress and the Administration work to pass a comprehensive tax reform package this year. Danielle Beck, National Cattlemen's Beef Association director of government ...

Apr. 26, 2017

By National Cattlemen`s Beef Association

Agronomy society hires agronomic education manager

Bruce Erickson, a long-time Certified Professional Agronomist and expert in precision agriculture, has joined the American Society of Agronomy (ASA) as its new agronomic education manager. In the position, which is a new one for ASA, Erickson will work to develop the society’s educational programs by giving classes, writing continuing education articles, organizing Webinars, presenting at ...

Aug. 11, 2011

By Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)

Now’s the Time: Fuel Long-Term Solutions for Our Local Food Community

One thing that certainly hasn’t changed in the last couple of months is our dedication to supporting our farmers, and advancing regenerative agricultural practices, economic resilience, and strong, diverse communities. At present, SFA staff are collaborating with state and regional leaders and funders to provide both emergency crisis support and technical assistance to farmers as they adapt ...

Apr. 30, 2020

By Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota

NIFA releases fiscal year 2009 synopsis for agriculture and food research initiative

USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) this week released the first Annual Synopsis for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) competitive grants program, which awarded more than $176 million in 470 research, education and extension grants in fiscal year 2009. Fiscal year 2009 was the first year that NIFA administered the AFRI program, which was created by the ...

Jun. 11, 2010

By Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)

USDA Announces $14 Million in Grants Supporting Economic Growth for Rural Communities

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced nearly $14 million in grants to support four programs to increase prosperity in rural America through research, education, and extension programs focused on promoting rural community development, economic growth, and sustainability. "Nearly 60 million Americans live in rural areas, and ...

Feb. 25, 2015

By U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Transformation of food systems needed for better nutrition

Severe nutrition problems afflict more than half the world's population and food systems will need to undergo significant changes to improve people's diets and lives, speakers told country representatives and experts as they opened a meeting organized by FAO and the World Health Organization (WHO). The 13-15 November event is a preparatory technical meeting designed to lay the groundwork for the ...

Nov. 13, 2013

By Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

Climate change and agriculture: food and farming in a changing climate

Climate change is already affecting the Earth’s temperature, precipitation, and hydrological cycles, with detrimental impacts on U.S. and global agricultural systems. The interaction of these dynamic factors can lead to a decrease in plant productivity, increasing the price for many important agricultural crops. On Wednesday, June 16, 2010, between 10:30-11:30am, in Room 328A of the Senate ...

Jun. 16, 2010

By Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)

Agritech Expo comes to Arusha, Tanzania!

The success story of the outdoor agricultural show, Agritech Expo, is about to expand to Tanzania with the inaugural farming B2B platform taking place in the agri-hub of Arusha in January. Says Agritech Expo Tanzania event director Yolanda dos Santos: “continued agriculture economic growth in Tanzania has awoken the need to facilitate an enabling environment where suppliers, farmers of all ...

Nov. 17, 2016

By Spintelligent (Pty) Ltd - part of Clarion Events

Africa’s agricultural revolution from city to field

Across the globe, universities play a significant role in a nation’s socio-economic development. They contribute to the advancement and dissemination of new knowledge. Umezuruike Linus of the Opara Faculty of AgriSciences, at Stellenbosch University, in South Africa, suggests that African universities must take up the mantle of reflective, critical and evidence-based analysis to allow a ...

Sep. 30, 2013

By Inderscience Publishers

Innovation and collaboration in plant breeding for sustainable agriculture

On April 14-16, 2019 the biennial CROP Innovation & Business conference will take place in Amsterdam. During CROP Innovation & Business 2019 the most influential trends that will affect crop innovation and value chain strategies will be addressed including indoor farming, whole genome sequencing, artificial intelligence, precision agriculture, consolidation, economic growth and ...

Apr. 9, 2019

By Iden Biotechnology

Economics Professor Named Center for Agricultural and Rural Development Director

AMES, Iowa — Cathy Kling has been named the new director of Iowa State University’s Center for Agricultural and Rural Development (CARD). Kling, a Charles F. Curtiss Distinguished Professor of Agriculture and Life Sciences and a professor of economics, has served as interim director of the center for almost two years. She has served as head of CARD’s Environmental and Resource ...

Jul. 2, 2013

By Center for Agricultural and Rural Development (CARD)

UF/IFAS hosting Florida Agricultural Policy Outlook Conference in January

Florida agriculture and food industries are among the largest economic contributors in the state. Agricultural producers manage 9.5 million acres, growing more than 300 commodities, including everything from citrus and cows to peanuts and potatoes. Agricultural products are shipped to national and international markets. On January 28, some of the state’s top agriculture thinkers will ...

Dec. 14, 2015

By The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

Sure, let`s call HFCS what it really is - by Michael Prager

From Marion Nestle, I learned this week that the FDA is taking comments through this week on the Corn Refiners Association request to change the name of high fructose corn syrup to corn sugar. Previously, she says, she didn't oppose the move, on the grounds that it didn't matter, except, of course to the corn refiners, since HFCS has come under suspicion as a particular cause of the nation's ...

Mar. 4, 2011

By 3BL Media

Importance of ag research highlighted with funding

The continuing importance of agricultural research is evident with the proposed funding for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) in President Obama’s FY 2012 budget. Strong AFRI funding will support land grant, USDA, and industry scientists in meeting global challenges including food security needs, maintaining soil ecosystem health, adapting crops to a changing climate, and ...

Feb. 16, 2011

By Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)

Farm Bill Legislative Committee Considers Dairy Safety Net Alternative Offered by Ohio State University

A dairy safety net alternative formulated recently by a pair of dairy economists with Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences is currently being discussed by lawmakers as a potential compromise to possibly end the dairy standoff that is one of the latest roadblocks in getting a new farm bill passed. According to published reports, a compromise ...

Jan. 14, 2014

By Ohio State University

AEM provides economic footprint of agriculture equipment industry

The important contribution of U.S. agriculture equipment manufacturing to the health of the nation’s economy is demonstrated in a new economic paper produced by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. In an in-depth analysis of the economic footprint of the agriculture equipment industry, the paper quantifies the many-sided economic impacts of the manufacturing, distribution, and use ...

Apr. 3, 2014

By Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

International seminar on Xylella fastidiosa

The International Olive Council (IOC) and the International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM), under the Memorandum of Understanding signed in July 2016, have organised a seminar on Xylella fastidiosa¸ the bacterium which, since 2013, has been causing the death of hundreds of olive trees in the Italian region of Apulia, raising grave concerns among all olive ...

Nov. 28, 2016

By International Olive Council (IOC)

Angola, Brazil and FAO sign South-South Cooperation agreement

Angola, Brazil and FAO are to work closely together to strengthen food security in the Southern African country by boosting its agricultural and veterinary research. Under a new South-South Cooperation agreement, Angolan researchers will receive technical assistance and short-term training from the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA), which played a key role in Brazil’s ...

Jan. 24, 2014

By Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

USDA Awards $18 Million in Small Business Research Grants Supporting Agricultural Research and Development

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today awarded more than $18 million in grants to small businesses for high quality, advanced research and development that will lead to technological innovations and solutions for American agriculture. NIFA awarded 100 grants through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. "Small ...

Oct. 20, 2014

By U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

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