Farm Compliance

Arkansas Senator Blanche Lincoln Honored

Written by Farm Bureau
Thursday, 28 February 2008
Washington, DC - Senator Blanche Lincoln received the Golden Plow award, the highest honor the American Farm Bureau Federation presents to members of Congress, for her steadfast support of America’s farmers and ranchers during a meeting on Capitol Hill last evening. The Golden Plow was presented to Sen. Lincoln by Arkansas Farm Bureau members who traveled to Washington, D.C., for the special event.
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Farm Safety Week Focuses on Children in 2008

Written by Farm Bureau
Thursday, 28 February 2008
Washington, DC - The Farm Bureau Safety and Health Network’s Agricultural Safety Awareness Week, dedicated to farm safety education with a particular emphasis on children, begins in a few days. In recognition of this, Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer proclaimed March 2-8 as Agricultural Safety Awareness Week.
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California Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting Scheduled

Written by CDFA
Tuesday, 26 February 2008
Sacramento, California - California’s State Board of Food and Agriculture will continue its discussion on a future vision for the state’s agricultural industry when it convenes on February 27, 2008 in Sacramento. As the largest agricultural producer and exporter within the United States, California faces many unique challenges and opportunities that will impact the agricultural industry in the years to come.
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CDFA Announces Vacancies on the Avocado Inspection Committee

Written by CDFA
Tuesday, 26 February 2008
Sacramento, California - The California Department of Food and Agriculture's Avocado Inspection Program is announcing four vacancies on the California Avocado Inspection Committee. This committee makes recommendations to the CDFA Secretary on all matters pertaining to the California Avocado Inspection Program.
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John Deere Enhances the oneWeigh Scale Automation System

Written by Farm Compliance
Monday, 25 February 2008
Hoffman Estates, Illinois - John Deere Agri Services has added and improved several components to the oneWeigh scale automation system - including a new message board interface, improved integration to grading equipment, and an enhanced RFID interface - designed to improve communication and save time at grain handling facilities.
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