Newly appointed Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue answered questions from members of the National Association of Farm Broadcasters. Perdue was asked about food labeling and what the new administration might do …
New Look Promoting California Avocados
The California Avocado Commission (CAC) had a new look at the Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) Fresh Summit in Orlando, Florida. The commission was again promoting California avocados to buyers around …
U.S. Breweries Ride Labeling Wave
Six U.S. breweries, including three of the largest, will start posting nutritional information on all containers for sale by 2020.
NPPC Opposes Proposed Animal Welfare Changes
The National Pork Producers Council wants its members to voice their opinions on the new organic animal welfare standards proposed by the U.S. Department of Ag. The standards are unprecedented …
Women-In-Ag Trade Mission to the Far East in September
The U.S. Department of Agriculture began its Women in Ag Initiative as a way to highlight the role that women play in the agriculture industry. The goal is to encourage …
University of Idaho awarded more than $25 million in scholarships
The University of Idaho has awarded more than $25 million in scholarship support to students for the 2016-17 academic year, as part of its mission to make higher education affordable …
IndexBox Marketing: Orange Market In Crisis
According to a report by IndexBox Marketing, the orange market is in crisis. One of the main reasons is the “citrus greening” disease, widespread in the key centers of orange …
Cargill Selling Texas Feedlot Businesses
Cargill announced the private company will sell two of its beef cattle feed yards in Bovina and Dalhart, Texas to Amarillo-based Friona Industries.
Industry Groups Urging House to Consider GMO Labeling
If the U.S. House fails to consider the Senate approved GMO labeling bill this week, the fate of the legislation will be delayed until September.
Strong May Results for U.S. Beef, Pork Exports
Red meat exports from the United States gained momentum in May with shipments of both beef and pork increasing significantly.
USDA Sets 2015 PLC Wheat, Oats Payment Rates
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has set Price Loss Coverage payment rates for 2015 crops of wheat at 61 cents per bushel and oats at 28 cents per bushel. However, …
Vermont Governor Critical of Senate GMO Labeling Bill
As Congress inches closer and closer to passing a GMO labeling bill, Vermont’s Governor is criticizing the legislation because the bill is weaker than the Vermont law.
New Proposal Eases Cuba Travel Burden
The Department of Transportation Thursday proposed to select eight U.S. airlines to begin scheduled flights between the United States and Cuba.
Ag Economy Barometer Turns Higher in June
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer moved higher in June with an index setting of 104, a seven-point increase over May’s report.