Global wine volumes are expected to decline this year as adverse weather damaged grapes during the growing season. World wine output could fall by 5.3 percent because of excess rain …
China Takes Steps to Increase Demand for Domestic Corn
China will end auctions from its state corn reserves to increase new-crop corn buys, according to the National Grain Trade Center. China has sold around 20 million metric tons of …
Former GOP EPA Administrators Fear Trump
Former Republican administrators of the Environmental Protection Agency say they fear a Donald Trump presidency could destroy the agency. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy …
Renewable Fuel Standard Sent to OMB for Review
The final 2017 Renewable Fuel Standard is now under review by the White House Office of Management and Budget. The White House review is expected to be completed within the …
Industry Calls for Clearing up of Organic Marketing
The organic industry wants more certification for organic products. The Organic Trade Association told public officials during a Thursday roundtable consumers need to trust organic marketing of products beyond food. …
Help for Low-Income Families to Purchase Fruits and Veggies
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of up to $16.7 million in competitive grant funding to increase the purchase of fruits and vegetables by families and households …
Additional Lender Category for Small-Scale Operators
Options Help More Beginning, Small and Urban Producers Gain Access to Credit The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of a streamlined version of USDA guaranteed loans, which …
Almond Board: Spatial Database Project
At the upcoming Almond Conference, the Almond Board is presenting a new spatial database project that puts California almonds on the map – literally. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection …
International Policy Development Needs Family Farmers and Ranchers
Representatives of National Farmers Union (NFU) appealed to international policymakers, requesting that the perspective of family farmers and ranchers be better represented in the global food security and nutrition arena. …
Trade Wars Could Cost California 640,000 Jobs
A new editorial by the LA Times says California could lose 640,000 jobs if Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump would start trade wars as President. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk …
USDA Taking Action Regarding Low Survey Responses
The Department of Agriculture has formed an internal committee to review and improve survey response rates after a record low number of responses. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For …
USCA Opposes CME Proposed Changes to Live Cattle Futures
The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association says proposed changes to live cattle futures by CME Group will not address the concerns of producers across the country. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection …
Syngenta Seeking Appeal in Viptera Lawsuit
Syngenta is seeking an appeal in a lawsuit filed by farmers regarding Agrisure Viptera branded corn. The corn contains a biotech trait that at the time of question was not …
NCGA: Scholarship Opportunities to Young Farmers
As the National FFA Convention begins in Indianapolis, the National Corn Growers Association invites attendees to visit them at booth 1755 to learn more about scholarship opportunities and take grassroots action …