Farm Compliance

Purdue Ag begins second phase of help for Afghanistan

Written by Farm Compliance
Monday, 04 April 2011
Purdue University's efforts to help war-torn Afghanistan improve the capabilities of its agricultural universities enter a second phase with an agreement for $32 million in additional funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development.
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Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Local Projects to Help Kids Get Outdoors

Written by Farm Compliance
Monday, 04 April 2011
Washington, DC - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced $1 million in cost-share funding for children's programs in 18 states and Puerto Rico, furthering USDA's commitment to connect young people around the country with America's great outdoors.
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Agricultural Air Quality Task Force Members Appointed

Written by USDA
Monday, 04 April 2011
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today appointed the members of the Agricultural Air Quality Task Force (AAQTF) for 2011 through 2012. The AAQTF provides recommendations and guidance on the development and implementation of USDA policy related to agricultural air quality.
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First Products that Consumers Can Purchase With BioPreferred Label Unveiled

Written by USDA
Monday, 04 April 2011
Deputy Agriculture Secretary Kathleen Merrigan today unveiled the first 60 products that consumers will soon see in stores throughout the country bearing the new USDA BioPreferred product label for certified biobased products.
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Competitive Demo is Focus of John Deere Drive Green Events

Written by Farm Compliance
Monday, 04 April 2011
For the third consecutive year, John Deere is hosting Drive Green events at dealerships across the country for consumers to see and test drive the latest utility tractors and other equipment available from John Deere. Scheduled through July, this year's Drive Green Challenge events will be held at more than 60 locations across the South, East Coast and Midwest and will feature a customized "Tail Gator" XUV.
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