Farm Compliance

'Buy and Dry Declared Not the Future of Colorado Water

Written by GNW
Tuesday, 10 May 2011
Denver, Colorado - Gary Barber of Two Rivers Water Company (OTCQB:TURV) (www.2riverswater.com) spoke with the "Colorado Agriculture News Network" this week. The President and Chief Operating Officer of the Colorado-based water and farming resources development firm discussed Two River's future in the Arkansas River basin along the Front Range of Colorado.
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USDA and DOE Award Biomass Research and Development Grants

Written by USDA
Thursday, 05 May 2011
Washington, DC - As part of the Obama Administration's comprehensive plan to address rising gas prices, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced a total of $42 million to fund eight research and development projects that will support the production of biofuels, bioenergy and high-value biobased products from a variety of biomass sources.
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USDA's Economic Research Service Marks 50th Anniversary

Written by Farm Compliance
Thursday, 05 May 2011
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) preeminent economic research agency - the Economic Research Service (ERS)—is observing its 50th anniversary in 2011. Today, ERS marks the occasion with a symposium at USDA's Washington headquarters focusing on both ERS's past and ongoing contributions to public policy and the social sciences, with speakers drawn from inside and outside USDA.
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USDA Awards Grants to Improve Sustainable Food Systems and Reduce Hunger

Written by USDA
Thursday, 05 May 2011
As part of an effort to reduce hunger and food insecurity, Deputy Agriculture Secretary Kathleen Merrigan today announced U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grants to improve sustainable regional and local food systems.
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USDA Announces Project to Encourage Development of Next-Generation Biofuels

Written by USDA
Thursday, 05 May 2011
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the establishment of the first Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP) Project Area to promote the production of dedicated feedstocks for bioenergy. This project will help spur the development of next-generation biofuels and is part of Obama Administration efforts to protect Americans from rising gas prices by breaking the nation's dependence on foreign oil.
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