Farm Compliance

Role of Rural America in Combating Climate Change

Written by Green Liver
Wednesday, 08 July 2009
Washington, DC - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack yesterday testified to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on the role that rural America can play in addressing climate change. Secretary Vilsack discussed the importance of engaging farmers and ranchers in crafting the solution to this critical issue, and highlighted many potential economic benefits to rural communities in a cap and trade program.
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USDA Announces Initial 2009-2010 Allocations for Dairy Export Incentive Program

Written by Farm Compliance
Wednesday, 08 July 2009
Washington, DC - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced initial allocations under USDA's Dairy Export Incentive Program (DEIP) for the period July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010. The program helps U.S. dairy exporters meet prevailing world prices and encourages the development of international export markets in areas where U.S. dairy products are not competitive due to subsidized dairy products from other countries.
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Farm Management, Marketing, Technology - Heart of Purdue Workshop

Written by Purdue University
Sunday, 05 July 2009
West Lafayette, Indiana - Purdue University’s 42nd annual Top Farmer Crop Workshop, designed to help farmers financially position their operation, assess new technologies and network with other farmers, agribusiness leaders, and university experts, is scheduled for July 19-22.
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Workshop Invites Participants to Dive into Aquaculture Industry

Written by Purdue University
Sunday, 05 July 2009
West Lafayette, Indiana - Those interested in diving into the aquaculture industry can attend two free workshops on July 14 and 17. The workshops begin at 8:30 a.m. and are hosted by Purdue University Extension and the Indiana Soybean Alliance.
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Deere & Company Successful in Voluntary Separation Initiative

Written by John Deere
Saturday, 04 July 2009
Moline, Illinois - Deere & Company said today that approximately 800 salaried employees will leave the company as a result of a voluntary separation program announced in April. This total will enable the company to achieve first-year savings of approximately $75 million after a pretax expense of about $100 million primarily in the fourth quarter of 2009. Previously, the company had estimated a pretax expense for the program of $50 million.
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