New USDA Plant Hardiness Map Already Outdated
The most recent update in January 2012 is already outdated because the climate is changing so rapidly.
Rural Farmers, Small Businesses Get Renewable and Energy Efficiency Grants
500 agricultural producers and rural small businesses will receive loans and grants to install renewable energy systems and upgrade energy efficiency.
USDA Completes Environmental Impact Statement for Genetically Engineered Alfalfa
Court-ordered Impact Statement could lead to deregulation of Monsanto Roundup Ready alfalfa.
Biodiesel Producer Receives $25M Guaranteed Loan
Minnesota-based SoyMor will expand feedstock capabilities with new equipment.
Obama to Establish Interagency Biofuels Group
A White House draft memo outlines a plan for a Biofuels Interagency Working Group headed by the EPA, DOE and USDA.
Genetically Engineered Corn for Ethanol Risks Human Health – UCS
Union of Concerned Scientists said the Department of Agriculture is considering deregulating gentically modified corn that will contaminate food crops.