News Releases

2014 ASA/DuPont Young Leader Application Deadline Approaching

September 19, 2013

The deadline for applying for the 2014 ASA/DuPont Young Leader program is fast approaching. If you are interested or know of a grower couple who would benefit from a training program designed to enhance leadership ...

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Farm Employees Must Be Notified of Healthcare Coverage Options under Affordable Care Act by October 1

September 19, 2013

To ensure that employees are aware of the health care exchanges under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the ACA requires virtually all employers, including employers that are not subject to the employer mandate of the ...

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EPA Announces August Biodiesel Production Figures

September 19, 2013

The EPA last week reported 148 million gallons of biodiesel production for the month of August, putting year-to-date volume at a record pace of nearly 916 million gallons. With more than 1 billion gallons of production ...

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USDA Inspector General Issues Prevented Planting Audit

September 19, 2013

A new report from USDA’s Inspector General concludes that prevented planting coverage provided through the federal crop insurance system pays farmers too much and discourages them from planting second crops. The report says that the ...

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FactsAboutGMOs.org to Serve as Resource for Consumers on Benefits of Genetically Modified Food

September 19, 2013

The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) announced this week the launch of FactsAboutGMOs.org, a new website designed to provide consumers, policymakers and the media with answers to their questions about the use of genetically modified (GM) ...

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