Lawmakers on the House Committee on Agriculture heard testimony from growers, manufacturers and trade groups about ways to increase demand for U.S. agricultural products — from export-promotion programs and tax credits to school procurement and bio-manufacturing incentives.

Technology and innovation are crucial for modern farms, addressing labor shortages and enhancing efficiency.

Remy Long, deputy manager for Parks & Rec, told commissioners staff recommends hiring Market Ventures to run a roughly 12-month market visioning and community engagement process. The proposed fee is $378,000 (plus contingency); the DDA is expected to cover about 60% pending approval, putting total project cost at roughly $416,000.

The Assembly passed a chapter amendment to the environmental conservation law that sets an aspirational goal for new off‑road vehicles and equipment sold after 2035 to be zero‑emission; sponsors said the change is nonbinding and will direct NYSERDA to coordinate feasibility and market planning, while opponents warned about costs and grid capacity. (Vote: 105–38)

The Cannabis Compliance Board approved transfers of interest allowing Vireo Growth Inc. to acquire Hawthorne Gardening Company LLC, a conditional dispensary license and related Nevada subsidiaries, and granted a waiver of NAC language subject to conditions and expiration at the next agenda date.

County planners introduced the Local Food Network and Market Coordination Plan to increase local food production and market access, including market assessments, buyer engagement, and farmer workshops; staff said they applied for a nearly $99,000 USDA planning grant to support the effort.

A market development manager is a crucial role within the realm of online advertising services and advertising networks. These professionals are responsible for identifying new markets and potential clients, developing strategies to target and penetrate those markets, and driving revenue growth for the organization. With the ever-increasing importance of digital advertising, the role of market […]

Georgia Forestry Commission Director Johnny Sabo told the Natural Resources & Environment committee the state has kept wildfire acreage low through aggressive response, faces market losses after mill closures, and is pursuing equipment, AI detection pilots and market innovation to address fuel loads and salvageable wood.

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 34 premises owners in Lorong Haji Hussein, Chow Kit here have requested that the relocation order to the Raja Bot Market Complex be postponed until the market development project is fully completed. Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said that on average, traders agreed to move, but wanted the project to be completed first to ensure the continuity of their businesses. “Before moving to a new location, the Raja Bot Market Complex needs to be fully completed because it has been abandoned for almost 10 years. “If small traders are […]

Senators emphasize the need for state aid to bolster Alaska's agriculture market.

The committee heard three NEB nominations: Scott McPheeters, Taylor Nelson and Jamie Burup (labor rep). Nominees and industry groups stressed ethanol’s role in Nebraska agriculture and market development; testimony was uniformly supportive and no online opposition was recorded.