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United States Department of Agriculture Proposes $146 Billion Budget
2014-03-10 19:11:00| National Hog Farmer
The United States Department of Agricultures FY 15 budget outlay totals $146 billion with approximately $23 billion in discretionary spending, and $123 billion in mandatory spending. This is an 8% cut from FY 14. The spending areas would include 76% for nutrition; 11% for farm and commodity programs; 8% for conservation and nutrition; and 5% for other areas (including rural development, food safety, research, etc.). Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack said the budget proposal achieves, reform and results for the American taxpayer; fosters opportunity for the men and women living, working and raising families in rural America; and supports innovation through strategic, future-focused investments. read more
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National Institute for Animal Agriculture Conference
2014-03-10 15:45:00| National Hog Farmer
The 2014 National Institute for Animal Agriculture Conference will be held March 31 through April 2. Location Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Omaha, NE United States See map: Google Maps The 2014 National Institute for Animal Agriculture Conference will be held March 31 through April 2 and will host a series of workshops on animal health emergency management and global animal health. read more
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Agriculture - the environment's problem or answer?
2014-03-10 04:50:19| Agriculture - Topix.net
Is the agriculture industry the environment's problem or part of the answer, that was the question asked by Prysor Williams, Bangor University's lecturer in Environmental Management, to those present at the recent Ceredigion NFU Cymru Annual Conference.
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The Cost of Drought to Australian Agriculture
2014-03-05 01:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
AUSTRALIA – Drought has held Australia’s broadacre production back 11 per cent this millennium, according to a new Australian government report.
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Ritchie introduces 'Young Farmers NY' proposal to grow agriculture industry
2014-03-05 00:32:12| Agriculture - Topix.net
A 'Young Farmers NY' proposal announced today at a press conference in Albany by Senate Agriculture Chairwoman Patricia A. Ritchie includes a handful of initiatives to preserve the future of family farming.
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