Farm Compliance

Shredding Corn Silage Could Produce More Ethanol at Less Cost

Written by Purdue University
Monday, 23 February 2009
West Lafayette, Indiana - A Purdue University researcher has found a way to get more bang for fewer bucks when it comes to processing cellulosic material to make ethanol.
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John Deere Partners with Ag Council to Celebrate American Agriculture

Written by Farm Compliance
Monday, 23 February 2009
Lenexa, Kansas - John Deere announces that it is partnering with the Agriculture Council of America (ACA) and other industry partners to sponsor National Ag Day, celebrated annually on the first day of spring, which is March 20th this year.
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Classic's Corn Meetings Mean Busy Week for Farmers

Written by Commodity Classic
Monday, 23 February 2009
Grapevine, Texas - The 2009 Commodity Classic may be a joint meeting of the corn, soybean, wheat and sorghum industries, but several corn-specific meetings and events will keep corn farmers busy this week and provide them the opportunity to network, learn and share with peers from around the country -having some fun in the process.
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Corn Growers Reminded to Follow Refuge Requirements as Spring Planting Nears

Written by NCGA
Monday, 23 February 2009
Washington, DC - As the 2009 planting season approaches, National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) reminds U.S. Bt corn growers that the development of an Insect Resistance Management (IRM) plan is an essential and required part of their planning process.
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Implementation of Country of Origin Labeling Law Announced

Written by Farm Compliance
Friday, 20 February 2009
Washington, DC - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the final rule for the Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) program will go into effect as scheduled on March 16th. He also released a letter inviting stakeholders to follow additional voluntary labeling practices.
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