Delivering Market Data to Agricultural Producers Around the Globe Faster and Easier The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced the launch of a new electronic data …
This Super Bowl the USDA Recommends a Winning Play Against BAC!
The long-awaited game of the year is here and whether or not your team will vie for the Lombardi Trophy, one thing holds true – there will be lots of …
Almond Matters: Extending Almond Bloom
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, as growers begin to prepare for the upcoming almond bloom, there are products available that have the potential to increase yield …
Generation Z Emerging as Food Influencers
Move over millennials, the next generation of food industry influencers has arrived. Although members of Generation Z are just now entering adulthood, their impact on the food industry is already …
EU Delays Ruling on Bayer-Monsanto Merger, Again
The European Union has again delayed a ruling regarding Bayer’s planned takeover of Monsanto. Earlier this week, EU Commission antitrust investigators extended their investigation by five working days until March …
State Ag Officials Set 2018 Policy Priorities
The National State Departments of Agriculture this week set top policy priorities for the year during a Washington, D.C. event. During the organization’s annual Winter Policy Conference, leaders of state …
House Ag Democrat: No Farm Bill Better than Bad Farm Bill
House Agriculture Committee Democrat Jim McGovern of Massachusetts says he would “rather have no farm bill this year than a lousy farm bill.” McGovern told the Hagstrom Report that he …
USDA, FDA Announce Formal Agreement to Bolster Coordination and Collaboration
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D. announced at the White House a formal agreement aimed at making the oversight of food more efficient and effective …
International Agri-Center Prepares For 51st World Ag Expo®
International Agri-Center® to hold its 51st World Ag Expo® farm show on February 13-15, 2018 The largest annual agricultural exposition of its kind, World Ag Expo® boasts more than 1,500 …
Secretary Perdue to Speak at World Meat Conference This Summer
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue will speak at this summer’s World Meat Congress in Dallas, Texas. Taking place May 30th through June first, Perdue will address participants on Thursday morning, May …
EPA Sends WOTUS Delay Rule to White House
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has sent a final rule to the White House that would prevent the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) Rule from taking effect. The EPA rushed …
Trump Says U.S. Open to TPP, If Better Deal Negotiated
President Donald Trump has left the door open to rejoining the Trans-Pacific Partnership through comments in a recent speech. However, the now TPP 11 countries may not be as welcoming, …
NAFTA Talks to Continue, Optimism Increasing
Talks to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) are at a “much better point,” according to trade officials from Mexico. Speaking at the conclusion of the latest round …
Census of Agriculture – Deadline Coming Fast
The 2017 Census of Agriculture is underway in California and across the country, but the deadline for response–February 5, 2018–is closing fast. The USDA mailed questionnaires to over 3 million …