Schools’ Ag Days really do take a village – of farmers
For two days in late August, some central Hoosier growers added "teacher" to their stack of jobs as they volunteered time and equipment to give children in their communities a glimpse into the work of a farmer.
New initiative hopes to make Tennessee hub of agri-tech
Tennessee just may become the matchmaker of the agricultural-technical business world, pairing innovative ideas with viable businesses, if things work out the way the state believes it will.
USDA selects WISHH to head major poultry project in Ghana
The USDA announced Aug. 25 it selected the American Soybean Assoc. (ASA) World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH) program to spearhead a major poultry development project in the West African country of Ghana.
Grants available to help fund poultry, livestock expansions
Farmers interested in expanding their pasture-raised poultry or livestock operations may be eligible for grants of up to $2,500 from nonprofit Fund-a-Farmer. The project is also for those who want to transition to a pasture-based system.
Dairy industry urges delay in enforcement of EPA WOTUS rules
National Milk urged the Obama Administration to hold off national enforcement of the new Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) regulation, in response to a recent court decision suspending the regulation in some states.
Iowa State snags prestigious ag engineering award from ASABE
As president of the Ag Systems Technology (AST) Club at Iowa State University, senior Colin Connor has afforded himself many of the opportunities the club has provided to develop the skills necessary for a successful career in agricultural engineering.
Cameras help, but no guarantee of catching farm field criminals
More farmers are getting video cameras to combat vandalism and theft, but some offenders in today’s high-tech world apparently are adjusting to keep from getting caught.
