Jeff Simmons, president of Elanco Animal Health recently post a whitepaper regarding technology’s role in increasing world food production 100 percent by 2050. Read the full white paper here: http://www.elanco.com/images/Food-Economics-and-Consumer-Choice-White-Paper.pdf.

USDA Roundup Ready EIS public comment period extended
The USDA has published its draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for Roundup Ready® alfalfa and a preliminary conclusion that there is no significant impact on the human environment due to granting nonregulated status. This statement is now open to public comment for a limited time. The [...]

USDA Needs Your Comments on Roundup Ready Alfalfa
Dear Friends
Since 2007, there has been a court ordered injunction prohibiting the planting of Roundup Ready Alfalfa. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has opened a public comment period allowing farmers and producers to express their thoughts on the value and benefit of this technology.
We have four requested action

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Congratulations to Award Winning AFACT Leaders!
Please join us in congratulating members of the AFACT Leadership Team who have recently been recognized with industry awards. We are honored to have these dedicated farmers and advocates for agriculture as leaders of AFACT and it is heartwarming to see their efforts rewarded.
Co-Leaders Liz Doornink and Carrol Campbell
Liz [...]

A new article at Agriview (http://www.agriview.com/articles/2009/09/03/farmlife/farmlife01.txt) features AFACT’s Laura Daneils and Liz Doornink. They discuss AFACT’s mission and their participation in “Chick Day 2009″.