RECOGNITION ...
new members ...
USDA names six members, alternates to National Peanut Board
The members, alternates will be sworn in at quarterly National Peanut Board meeting
DISEASE CONCERNS ...
Show bans horses from states affected by virus
Bans horses from counties with confirmed or suspected cases of Vesicular stomatitis
LEADERSHIP ...
USDA names members to National Peanut Board
Three members, three alternates appointed to serve on the National Peanut Board
WATER USE ...
Climate change still threatens key US river
The Colorado River carries melted snow from the Rocky Mountains to seven states
SAVING LIVES ...
Passion for Pints brings dairy farmers, donors together
More than 400 drives brought in over 13,000 units of blood
Visit to D.C. ...
Southern AgCredit members visit Capitol Hill during young leaders program
This year’s program took 20 young Farm Credit borrowers from five states
YOUTH IN AGRICULTURE ...
Hereford Juniors compete in national contests
1,179 youth and their families from 38 states gathered in Denver, July 6-13
CLIMATE TALK ...
Monsoon rains increasingly intense in Southwest
Monsoon rains--highly localized bursts of rain--have become stronger since the 1970s
YOUTH IN AGRICULTURE ...