The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) is set to host a webinar on the Scottish government’s Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill. The bill was introduced on September 29, and aims to pave the way for new policy framework…
A new plant in Lucedale that makes pellets is combining “industry” with “agriculture.” Enviva opened 14 months ago. LUCEDALE, Miss. (WKRG) — Tiny wood pellets are bringing lots of jobs and big money to Lucedale and putting George County on…
Lewis R. Riley, longtime Maryland agriculture secretary and renowned Shore politician and farmer, died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at age 88. Here’s a look back at his accomplished life in politics and agriculture. From Eastern Shore roots to a life…
For those of you not familiar with my columns when I wrote on behalf of the Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board, welcome. To readers of my regular PMMB columns, welcome to an ever-so-slight change that I hope you’ll embrace. It was…
Former Congressman Sam Farr, third from right, cuts the ribbon on the new Sam Farr United States Crop Improvement and Protection Research Center in Salinas on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, as Agriculture Research Services Director of the Pacific West Area…
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Josh Shapiro signed House Bill 157 yesterday, officially creating a PA Preferred Organic™ brand for PA-grown organic agricultural products. Products bearing the new PA Preferred Organic label will meet both U.S. Department of Agriculture standards for…
DAERA has welcomed today’s launch of Defra’s UK-wide consultation on contractual relationships in the UK egg industry. The consultation invites contributions from across the UK, and DAERA encourages stakeholders to have their say and to highlight any specific issues or…
ISLAMABAD-Considering the agriculture sector’s paramount importance, already identified as a priority by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), the Ministry of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives has intensified its efforts to execute agriculture-related projects.In the current fiscal year, several projects…
Español SACRAMENTO, October 27, 2023 – The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Pest Exclusion Branch is announcing vacancies on the California Fruit Tree, Nut Tree, and Grapevine Improvement Advisory Board. The board is composed of 11 voting members…
Ignatius is grateful to see her students applying the knowledge they gained in IESA. “Geospatial science is inherently technological, fast-changing and an innovative discipline,” Ignatius said. “The recent advancements in precision agriculture showcase one way geospatial technology can…