U.S. importers and exporters are worried about President-Elect Donald Trump’s anti-trade views that could significantly dent their revenue if Trump follows through. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those …
TPP Showing Slight Signs of Life in Congress
The Trans-Pacific Partnership is dead, at least in its current form. Republicans in Congress are increasingly talking about somehow salvaging the trade deal, despite President-elect Donald Trump’s pledge to walk …
CA State Plan: Make Water Conservation A Way of Life
Working to make water conservation a way of life, State agencies released a draft plan for achieving long-term efficient water use and meeting drought preparedness goals that reflect California’s diverse …
New Process Quickly Analyzes Acrylamide in French Fries
By Sandra Avant, Agriculture Research Service A technique called “near-infrared spectroscopy” (NIRS) can rapidly estimate the amount of acrylamide in white-potato French fries, according to a study by U.S. Department …
November 2016 Farm Income Forecast
Farm sector profitability is forecast to decline for the third straight year. Net cash farm income for 2016 is forecast at $90.1 billion, down 14.6 percent from the 2015 estimate. …
Farmers and Ranchers to Protect Working Grasslands
Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services Deputy Under Secretary Alexis Taylor announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will accept more than 504,000 acres that were offered by producers during …
More Cattle Culling Planned in Canada Amid Bovine TB
Thousands of more cattle are booked for culling amid a bovine tuberculosis outbreak in Alberta, Canada. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency, or CFIA, announced this week a herd of animals …
Japan Still Determined on Completing TPP
Officials from Japan are urging Canada to join the fight against U.S. trade protectionism. Japan is still determined to save the 12-country Trans-Pacific Partnership, despite U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s vow …
Mexico Prepared to Modernize NAFTA, Wants Guest-Worker System
An ambassador of Mexico says the nation is prepared to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement and seeks to restart a guest-worker system. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection …
Trump EPA Administrator Pick on the Horizon
President-elect Donald Trump could soon pick his choice to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. Politico reports the shortlist includes Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt and Kathleen Hartnett White, director of …
Cargill, BASF Developing Omega-3 Rich Canola
This replacement oil would ease harvesting pressure on wild fish populations A new groundbreaking type of canola in development by Cargill could give aquaculture farmers a more sustainable way to …
Commodity Classic Announces Registration & Housing Opening Date
Commodity Classic registration and housing reservations will open online at 10 a.m. CST on Wednesday morning, December 7, 2016. Rooms are expected to book quickly, so those interested should register …
Spread Cheer, Not Invasive Hungry Pests, This Holiday Season
A Few Simple Actions Can Help Protect America’s Trees & Plants The December holiday season is the greatest gift-giving time of the year, and can be a vulnerable time for …
National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board Nominees Sought
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is asking fluid milk processors and other interested parties to nominate candidates to serve on the National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board. Agriculture Secretary …