12 Feb 2016

Biodiesel Day on the Hill: Supporters to ask legislature to extend and expand incentives

By Iowa Biodielsel Board

Iowa Biodiesel Board hosts event at state capitol Feb. 17

WHAT: The “Iowa Biodiesel Day on the Hill,” a public education day and luncheon hosted by the Iowa Biodiesel Board. Members and supporters will meet with state legislators to...

02 Feb 2016

USSEC Announces Site, Date for 2016 U.S. Soy Global Trade Exchange

By United Soybean Board

ST. LOUIS (Feb. 2, 2016) – CEO Jim Sutter announced today that the U.S. Soybean Export Council’s (USSEC) fourth annual U.S. Soy Global Trade Exchange will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana, from August 30–September 1, 2016. The U.S. Soy Global T...

28 Jan 2016

New Video Showcases Growth of Marine Fish Culture in Turkey

By United Soybean Board

Sea Bass, Sea Bream Culture Thrives with Directive to Move Offshore ST. LOUIS (Jan. 28, 2016) – The U.S. Soybean Export Council today announced the launch of “Growing the Business of Growing Fish,” a video showcasing sea bass and sea bream prod...

27 Jan 2016

USDA Seeks Fellowship Applications for Future Agricultural Scientists, Science Educators

By USDA Office of Communications

Nearly $19 Million Available to Students and Educators for Fellowships to Address Challenges in Nutrition, Food Security, Climate Change, and Other Agricultural Areas

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today...

27 Jan 2016

Open Data from USDA, Microsoft Cloud Technology Become Tools to Strengthen Food Supply Through "Innovation Challenge" Winners

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Microsoft officials today announced the winners of the

27 Jan 2016

29 New Industrial Products Open New Markets for Soy

By United Soybean Board

Farmer-funded projects drive innovations in soy chemistry ST. LOUIS (Jan. 27, 2016) – Last year, the soy checkoff partnered with researchers to develop 29 new soy-based products that replace petrochemicals and help manufacturers meet sustainabil...

21 Jan 2016

Early Bird Registration Deadline Approaching for 92nd Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is reminding those interested in attending this year's Agricultural Outlook Forum, "Transforming Agriculture," that early registration is available through Jan. 29, 2016.

20 Jan 2016

Branstad, Reynolds, Northey announce first round of funding awards for “Fueling Our Future Initiative”

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

$2.49 million awarded to help install 107 new blender pumps around Iowa

 

DES MOINES – Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad, Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds and Sec. of Agriculture Bill Northey today announced that $2....

19 Jan 2016

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack to Lead Trade Mission to Chile and Peru

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will lead a trade mission March 14 to March 18 to expand export opportunities for U.S. agriculture in Chile and Peru.

19 Jan 2016

USDA Expands Microloans to Help Farmers Purchase Farmland and Improve Property

By USDA Office of Communications

Producers, Including Beginning and Underserved Farmers, Have a New Option to Gain Access to Land

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2016 — Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will...

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