NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 31 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release on Jan. 30: The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has recognized the outstanding agricultural literacy efforts of educators and communities across the country with a total of $25,000 in scholarships and grants to build on their work to connect students with how their food is grown. The Foundation, through the White-Reinhardt Fund for Education, sponsors the scholarships and gran  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 31 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release on Jan. 30: Today's announcement of the Environmental Protection Agency's sound science-based interim decision on glyphosate reaffirms the safety and effectiveness of this widely adopted weed control technology. As farmers continue their drive toward increasingly sustainable production, this is an important tool used across many crops and growing systems. "This is a win for sustainable agric  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 30 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release: Improved testing rules, an expanded testing timeline, and clarity around hemp transportation would help farmers grow and market this new crop, the American Farm Bureau Federation said in comments submitted to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The comments relate to USDA's Interim Final Rule regulating hemp production nationwide. Earlier this month, farmers and ranchers at AFBF's Annual Co  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 30 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release on Jan. 29: Today's Signing of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) by President Trump increases hopes that 2020 will begin a stronger decade for America's farmers and ranchers. "There is definitely increased optimism on farms and ranches across America and we're grateful for the advances, but we're also realists eager to see results - especially for our dairy and wheat producers  more

CHEVY CHASE, Maryland, Jan. 29 -- The National 4-H Council issued the following news release: The Walmart Foundation has awarded a $3 million grant to National 4 H Council to reach over 250,000 youth and their communities with essential nutrition education through the 4 H Healthy Habits Program in 2020. Since 2012, National 4 H Council, through funding from the Walmart Foundation, has impacted over one million young people with healthy living programming, focusing on underserved populations who  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Jan. 30 -- Ducks Unlimited issued the following news release: On Sunday, Feb. 2, conservationists across the globe will celebrate World Wetlands Day (WWD) to recognize the importance of these valuable ecosystems for humans and wildlife. Ducks Unlimited strives to raise public awareness about the benefits wetlands provide not only for waterfowl habitat, but as important natural water filters. World Wetlands Day focuses on conservation solutions for these beautiful and critic  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: * * * - Lawmakers Should Reject Bills Harming LGBT People, Children * * * Tennessee has just become the latest US state to let taxpayer-funded adoption and foster care agencies operate under their own religious or moral beliefs - even if this means discriminating against prospective parents or jeopardizing the best interests of children. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people, single parents, and rel  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 31 -- The National Association of Concessionaires issued the following news release: The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) announced that the 2023 NAC Concession & Hospitality EXPO is scheduled for the city of Memphis, Tennessee and the historic Peabody Hotel. The dates for the event are Tuesday, July 18 through Friday, July 21, 2023. Future NAC EXPOs: 2020 Orlando - July 28-31 - Hilton Lake Buena Vista 2021 Dallas- July 13-16 - The Fairmont Dallas 2022 K  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 29 -- The Nashville Symphony Association issued the following news release on Jan. 28: Barbara Burns and Ashley Rosen, chairmen of the Symphony Fashion Show, have announced that country music artists Runaway June will be the featured entertainment for the 2020 Symphony Fashion Show, taking place on April 14, 2020, at Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Recently named "The Next Women of Country" by CMT, the trio will perform during the 15th edition of the event, which will   more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Jan. 30 -- The National Cotton Council issued the following news release: The National Cotton Council (NCC) applauded President Trump's signing of the Congressionally-approved U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). NCC Chairman Mike Tate said this trade agreement will provide a boost in trade certainty for U.S. cotton and cotton textile products in the North American market. He noted that Mexico is the second largest export market for U.S. cotton textile/apparel products and  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Jan. 31 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release on Jan. 30: * * * - PETA's 'Week of Action' Will 'Press' Chain to Stop Penalizing People for Choosing Climate- and Animal-Friendly Options * * * On Friday, groups of PETA protesters will gather peacefully inside Starbucks locations in Chicago; Las Vegas; Lexington, Kentucky; and Nashville, Tennessee to urge the company to dump its surcharge for dairy-free milk. The sit-ins--a part of   more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Jan. 28 -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital issued the following news release: * * * - The St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - Washington University Pediatric Cancer Genome Project marks a decade of discovery that has advanced understanding, diagnosis and treatment of childhood cancer. * * * Ten years ago this week St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine unveiled an ambitious collaboration to identify the genetic changes  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 30 -- Tennessee Citizen Action issued the following news release: Americans for Financial Reform has more on the CREDIT Act, an important consumer protection bill related to credit reporting, that passed the House yesterday. Yesterday, the House passed the Comprehensive Credit Reporting Enhancement, Disclosure, Innovation, and Transparency Act of 2020 (Comprehensive CREDIT Act), H.R. 3621, in a 221-189 vote. The bill would improve accuracy in credit reporting, increa  more

TRENTON, Tennessee, Feb. 1 -- The Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association issued the following news on Jan. 31: Yesterday the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Donald "DJ" LaVoy announced the award of a $31.9 million low-interest loan to Gibson Electric Membership Corporation to build high-speed broadband infrastructure in parts of western Kentucky and western Tennessee. Gibson EMC has been working to provide high-speed internet access to its   more