18 Jan 2016

Certified Sustainable U.S. Soy Exports Hit Two Million Metric Tons

By United Soybean Board

ST. LOUIS (Jan. 15, 2015) – The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) has announced that soy exports certified through the U.S. Soy Sustainability Assurance Protocol (SSAP) have hit a record two million metric tons in the 2015/16 marketing year.

12 Jan 2016

USDA 2016 Agricultural Outlook Forum Plenary Panel Announced

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the members of this year's Agricultural Outlook Forum Plenary Panel on "Providing Leadership for Present and Future Generations in the Transformation of Agricultur...

11 Jan 2016

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Expanded Market Access for U.S. Poultry, Pork and Beef Exports to South AfricaStatement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Expanded Market Access for U.S. Poultry, Pork and Beef Exports to South A

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7, 2016 -- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released the following statement:

On Jan. 7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in collaboration with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), reached...

08 Jan 2016

Crop Advantage Series Provides Producers with Agronomic Research and Strategies to Control Costs

By Angela M. Orr

Programs held in 14 locations across Iowa

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will offer the Crop Advantage Series to producers at 14 locations across Iowa during January 2016. Each year, ISU Extension and Outrea...

08 Jan 2016

JAMES CECIL PLACES IN STATE CORN YIELD CONTEST

By Jane Slusark

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (January 7, 2016) - James Cecil of Rock Island, Illinois, recently won first place in the AA non-irrigated division of the 2015 National Corn Growers Association's (NCGA) Corn Yield Contest in Illinois. Cecil won with Pioneer(r) ...

06 Jan 2016

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Proclaiming Today Bob Stallman Appreciation Day

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released the following statement proclaiming today, Jan. 6, 2016, Bob Stallman Appreciation Day. Stallman is retiring as President of the American Farm Bureau Federation after 16 yea...

06 Jan 2016

See for Yourself the Checkoff’s Role in the Global Soy Industry

By United Soybean Board

Farmers can apply now to see results of checkoff investment ST. LOUIS (Jan. 5, 2016) – Meet domestic and international customers, see where soybeans go beyond the elevator and evaluate the work of the soy checkoff. That’s what farmers will expe...

04 Jan 2016

News from the ISU EXTENSION SCOTT COUNTY office, Jan 4, 2016

By Denise Schwab, Sherry Hoyer, Patrick Wall, Richard Jauron

Conference Has Beef Production Information for Producers in the Driftless Region

Dubuque, Iowa --- Education is a gift that beef p...

04 Jan 2016

ISU Extension and Outreach Scott County Calendar, lJan 2016

By Angela M. Orr

January 5, 2016    GrowingOn 2016 Scott County Extension Office 5:30pm-8:00pm

January 16, 2016    4-H Family Fun Night Mississip...

28 Dec 2015

USDA to Honor American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman

By Randy Stalsberg

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28, 2015 - On Jan. 6, 2016, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will honor Bob Stallman's tenure as President of the American Farm Bureau Federation. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden will proclaim Jan. 6, Bob Stallman Appreciation Day, presenting the honoree with an official proclamation in recognition of Stallman's commitment to strengthening rural American families and communities.

Stallman, a recognized champion of agriculture, has served as President of the American Farm Bureau Federation for 16 years, tirelessly supporting U.S. farmers and ranchers as they help feed the world, protect and preserve the environment, provide jobs, and contribute to the nation's economy.

WHAT: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden will proclaim Jan. 6, Bob Stallman Appreciation Day.

 

WHEN: Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016

10 a.m. EST

WHERE: U.S. Department of Agriculture - Whitten Patio

1400 Jefferson Ave SW, Washington, D.C.

For questions, please email gwen.sparks@oc.usda.gov.

 

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