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Life on the farm gets the spotlight during first-ever 4-H Agriculture Day Get your overalls ready Sampson County, the first annual Community Agriculture Day will be held Saturday, March 13 and Sampson County 4-H officials, who are hosting the event, is expecting to make it a success. Read more on Sampson Independent  →

Kinky Friedman loses agriculture commissioner race Kinky Friedman's latest effort to win election to state office has again ended with a loss. Read more on News 8 Austin  →

What is the 'Grand Challenge' Facing the Future of Agriculture? What are the top research questions facing agriculture? Earlier this year, the American Society of Agronomy (ASA) sought out the opinions of its members and leadership to develop a Grand Challenge statement, key questions, and expected outcomes. Read more on Newswise Department of Agriculture Takes Action in Vernon ... →

Department of Agriculture Takes Action in Vernon County to Protect Farmers and Grain Sellers The Missouri Department of Agriculture has suspended the grain dealer's license of Prairie Pride, Inc., Deerfield, Mo., after discussions with the board of directors and management. This action prohibits them from engaging in any grain-related business transactions until further notice. Read more on ... →

Seguin gets grant for sidewalks, lights SEGUIN — The Texas Department of Agriculture has approved a Texas Capital Fund program award for the city of Seguin in the amount of $150,000 in support of a Main Street project. Read more on Seguin Gazette-Enterprise Email Newsletters Today, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin C. Peterson of Minnesota introduced legislation to expand ... →

AHDB green offices given go-ahead The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has been given the go-ahead to build a state-of-the-art, energy efficient office at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire. Read more on Farmers Weekly Interactive Agri secretary told to help farmers displaced by drought Malacañang advised Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap on Thursday to look for other means of livelihood... Continue Reading →

Drought aid to flow soon County ranchers have until Saturday to sign up for the Livestock Forage Disaster Program’s emergency relief from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for stock losses due to the drought. Read more on Douglas Dispatch Pork, chicken more popular The number of entries in this week's Bell County Youth Fair and Rodeo - 6,200 - ... →

With These Pancakes, No Sleeping In The first Chinese-American elected to represent Chinatown, Margaret Chin goes to churches and civic meetings before cooking and ironing. Read more on New York Times CAPITAL CULTURE: First lady tackling child obesity By now, it is abundantly clear that Michelle Obama loves french fries. The first lady talks about this "guilty pleasure" all ... →

Agriculture Transportation Coalition The low and declining dollar and Asia’s economic recovery is fueling huge export volumes. Foreign-sourced agricultural products are becoming less competitive, both in the U.S. and in U.S. export markets. Read more on Journal of Commerce Online Kinky Friedman says run for agriculture chief is serious LUBBOCK - If nothing else, Kinky Friedman is making... Continue Reading →