House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson, R-Pa., on Thursday reorganized the subcommittees and named six chairmen of the panels. Rep. Austin Scott, R-Ga., chairs the General Farm Products, Risk Management and Credit Subcommittee, which oversees production programs and crop insurance. USDA’s Farm Service Agency and Risk Management Agency will be under the subcommittee’s oversight. … Read more
WASHINGTON – In the first session of the new congressional session, the U.S. Senate Agriculture, Food and Forestry Committee met Wednesday to hear topics related to commercial and horticultural crops in the upcoming farm bill. Legislators have prioritized enforcing the country’s agricultural trade agreements, expanding access to international markets and supporting underserved producers. “The success … Read more
The American Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) is pleased to announce the second year of the HRI Leadership Academy, a one-year leadership program designed to develop the skills the green industry needs to operate better, grow faster and prepare for the future. Consisting of in-person training sessions and virtual online classes and meetings, the HRI Leadership … Read more
Discussions about professionalizing public schools began last March. His announcement came Tuesday night. Taconic — which was completely rebuilt with a brand new facility for the 2018 school year — has long focused on career technical education, or CTE. “This $120 million investment by Pittsfield residents will increase options for our graduates and provide a … Read more
Portuguese growers have used Fluence’s industry-leading technology to achieve better yields and a more efficient farming process. AUSTIN, Texas and ROTTERDAM, Netherlands–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Fluence, a provider of energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for commercial cannabis and edible products, is supporting a large number of pharmaceutical-grade medical cannabis cultivation operations in Portugal. Portugal’s cannabis laws … Read more
Austin, Texas and Rotterdam, Netherlands –(Business Wire–Fluence, a leading global provider of energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for commercial cannabis and edible products, is supporting large-scale medical cannabis cultivation operations in Portugal. Portugal’s cannabis laws are among the most progressive in the world, and the licensing system in place is ahead of other European countries. Portugal … Read more
LINCOLN — When winter finally lifts its annual siege of winds, it always seems to be relieved by the same problem — early spring flooding and erosion, with the biggest victims being trees. Particularly vulnerable are the windshields; After all, such trees are planted to keep the most difficult elements at arm’s length. Repairing, installing … Read more
Editor’s note: The Banner-Press’ Leaders of Tomorrow is a new series featuring young people in the Butler County community who are leading by example and making a positive impact on those around them. It is published biweekly and rotates between Aquinas Catholic, David City Public and East Butler Public School Districts. Haley Clements, a senior … Read more
SHUBHANGI SHIFA Ranchi, Feb 2: Jharkhand Governor Ramesh Bais on Thursday asked why Birsa Agricultural University (BAU) was not among the top 20 agricultural universities in the country. He pointed out that BAU is placed at 53 levelsrd In the year In the 2017 Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) national ranking, it was ranked … Read more
Chicago, February 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ – The report “Bioplastics and Biopolymers Market by Type (Biodegradable, Non-biodegradable/Bio-based), End-use Industry (Packaging, Consumer Goods, Textiles, Agriculture & Horticulture, Automotive & Transportation, Coatings & Adhesives), and Region – Global Global forecast for 2027“, It was the amount of bioplastics and biopolymers. 11.5 billion dollars It is expected to arrive … Read more