Farm Industry News

11/06/2009 - Gates Foundation Grants to Benefit Africa’s Small Farmers
$120 million will support agriculture development in Sub-Saharan Africa.

11/04/2009 - Federal Aid to Help Small Dairy Farmers
Obama approves $350 million in assistance for the U.S. dairy industry.

11/02/2009 - Five More Pigs Found with H1N1 Virus
University study researching human-pig interaction looks to reduce flu spread.

10/30/2009 - 2010 Growing Green Awards
The Natural Resources Defense Council aims to recognize leaders in green farming and food production.

10/27/2009 - Equine Industry Survey
Horse owners asked to participate in a horse industry survey.

10/26/2009 - Michigan Amends State Animal Industry Act
New regulations give space to tethered and confined farm animals.

10/22/2009 - First American Pig Confirmed with H1N1
H1N1 virus presents minimal health risk to pigs but farmers should take precautions.

10/19/2009 - Prevent Next Year’s Late Blight Now
In the aftermath of the 2009 late blight outbreak, heed these tips for preventing the fungus from appearing in next year’s crop.

10/16/2009 - Number of Farmers’ Markets Jumps in 2009
Farmers’ market growth indicates consumer interest in buying local.

10/14/2009 - Agriculture Department Launches Research Enterprise
New National Institute of Food and Agriculture focuses on transforming its grant mechanism.

10/09/2009 - National Training Program Teaches Humane Animal Husbandry
American Humane Certified launches a curriculum aimed at keeping livestock healthy.

10/06/2009 - Urban Farm Empowerment
Will Allen, the face of urban farming today, makes his case for local, sustainable foods at Idea Festival.

09/23/2009 - 'Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food'
New USDA program promotes sustainable agriculture and economic opporunity through local food systems.

09/16/2009 - Help for New England Dairy Farms
Keep Local Farms™ program offers financial support for small dairy farms in the northeast.

09/09/2009 - Practice Farm Safety This Fall
Follow these tips to develop a safety-first mindset on the farm.

09/02/2009 - Harvest for America
National FFA Alumni team up with corporate supporters to plan a Harvest for America food drive for families in need.