When Noble Research Institute leaders talk to ranchers about making a shift to regenerative management, they inevitably field the two big questions: “So … what’s the cost? What’s the trade-off?” Noble Senior Ag Consultant Mike Porter says ranchers often expect to hear that new management practices automatically come with a prohibitive price tag. “The fact …
Category: Ag News
Jul 11
Fall gardens are planted in the heat of summer
For many gardeners, the summer months are the busiest of the growing season. There’s nothing quite like the taste of fresh-picked fruits and vegetables. Fortunately, harvesting garden-fresh produce can continue well into the fall. While still enjoying the bounty of the summer garden, gardeners should decide what they want to plant and harvest in the …
Jul 11
AFBF Applauds Confirmation of Xochitl Torres Small as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the confirmation of Xochitl Torres Small as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture. “AFBF congratulates Xochitl Torres Small on her confirmation, and we look forward to working closely with her on the big issues ahead for agriculture. Her previous leadership experience at USDA and her time on …
Jul 11
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Confirmation of Xochitl Torres Small as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement on the confirmation of Xochitl Torres Small as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). “Xochitl Torres Small has dedicated her career to serving the agriculture industry and the American people, and I have witnessed her lead with energy, authenticity and personal investment that …
Jul 11
Drummond joins coalition opposing Biden Administration’s attack on gas-powered vehicles
Attorney General Gentner Drummond and attorneys general of 24 other states are challenging the Biden Administration’s most radical regulations yet on tailpipe emissions. The Biden plan would forcibly phase out gas-powered vehicles and restructure the automobile industry around electric vehicles (EVs) at a breakneck pace. The proposal aims to boost certain EV sales from 8.4 …
Jul 11
NCFC Statement on Confirmation of Xochitl Torres Small as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
“On behalf of America’s farmer co-ops and their members, I congratulate Xochitl Torres Small on her confirmation as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture today. As NCFC noted when she was nominated, her grounding in the broad range of issues she handled as under secretary for rural development—along with her experience earlier in her career serving on …
Jul 11
You Look Like a Leader! Apply for the 40th Anniversary ASA Corteva Young Leader Program
If you are passionate about farming and ready to hone your leadership skills and connect with industry leaders committed to creating a better future for farmers, the ASA Corteva Agriscience Young Leader Program is for you! Program owners American Soybean Association and Corteva Agriscience are seeking farmers to apply for the 40th Class of ASA …
Jul 11
Torres Small Confirmation Big Plus for Ag
The American Soybean Association and soy growers expect the confirmation of Xochitl Torres Small as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture to be a positive for agriculture. ASA Chief Executive Officer Stephen Censky, who served in the position from 2017-2020, said, “Torres Small’s comprehensive background in D.C. will bring great value and insight …
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