Farmer Survey, Going Non-GMO and The Power of Cooperatives

plus your peers in the news this week View as Webpage Photo Credit: Lava Lake Land & Livestock in Hailey, ID Dear Dennis, As weather events around North America are getting more severe, many producers in parts of the United States as well as western Canada are still struggling with widespread drought (see the article …

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World’s First Certified Non-GMO By AGW Rice

Cahokia Rice verifies production of Certified Non-GMO by AGW rice View as Webpage FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Stephanie Wuorenma Phone: (202) 446-2138 Office: Terrebonne, OR (Pacific Time Zone) Email: mediarelations Website: agreenerworld.org WORLD’S FIRST CERTIFIED NON-GMO BY AGW RICE —Cahokia Rice verifies production of Certified Non-GMO by AGW rice— Photo Credit: Cahokia Rice in McClure, …

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Availability of Draft Environmental Documents for Petition to Deregulate Soybean Developed Using Genetic Engineering

Media Contact: Rick Coker (301) 851-4091 richard.s.coker WASHINGTON, August 16, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is inviting public comment on a draft Environmental Assessment and draft Plant Pest Risk Assessment prepared in response to a petition from BASF Corporation seeking deregulation of a soybean variety …

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G.A.P. CERTIFICATION TRAINING 

Small Farm NewsG.A.P. CERTIFICATION TRAINING LEARN WHAT IT TAKES TO BE G.A.P. READY! August 30, 20219 am - 5 pmArmory Civic Center501 US Hwy 158 Bus E, Warrenton, NCSeptember 9, 20219am - 4 pmVance County Regional Farmers Market210 Southpark Dr, Henderson, NCNo cost to participate. Lunch will be provided.For more information, contact 919-496-3344 or William Landis at wllandis@ncsu.eduRegister …

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Using Community Science to Conserve Bumble Bees

It's a win-win situation for all of us—including invertebrates! View as Webpage August 11, 2021 Community science is a form of research that provides everyone—regardless of their background—an opportunity to contribute meaningful data to further our scientific understanding of key issues. By engaging community members, researchers can collect a larger amount of data, and often span …

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Non-GMO Series, Opportunities for Public Comment, Avoiding Heat Stress in Pigs and free online resources

plus the latest from your AGW farming family View as Webpage Photo Credit: GrassRoots Pork Co. in Beulaville, NC Dear Dennis, With the start of August already here, the summer is really flying by. Drought and wildfires continue to be a devastating challenge for much of the Western region and we join everyone hoping for …

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USDA Seeks Public Input on Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact St atement for Deregulation of American Chestnut Developed Using Genetic Engineering

Media Contact: Rick Coker (301) 851-4091 richard.s.coker The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is inviting public comment on a Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an environmental impact statement to examine the potential environmental impacts that may result from approving a petition from the State University of New …

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Optimizing cover crop plantings in the Central Region

NRCS Plant Materials Centers in the Central Region recently completed studies comparing seeding dates and planting rates of cover crops to learn how to get the most out of their plantings in their areas. You are subscribed to HQ Plants for USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. This information has recently been updated, and is now …

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