…close to $1 billion in 40,000 local food-related projects. Information on local and regional supply chain resources is available on the KYF2 website, and the KYF2 Compass can help users…
Farm Organizations Challenge Dannon and Other Food Companies
…claims is in response to Dannon’s recent pledge to eliminate the use of safe and proven crop technology to feed the dairy cows that supply milk for its yogurt products….
Dairy Farmers Dumping Excess Milk
…ago in response to a shortage, a move that set the stage for the current global supply excess. The U.S. Department of Agriculture intervened again this month, pledging to buy…
Olive Production Shifts as Result of Mechanization
…from Spain, Argentina and Morocco to fill supply gaps when the state runs short, he noted, particularly during the “off” years of the crop’s alternate-bearing cycle. California table olives have…
Brazil Poultry Producers Are Potential U.S. Corn Buyers
…the trade talk says Argentina can only supply Brazil with corn through February of 2017. 15 total shipments are booked to come into Brazil, but officials say another 12 shipments…
Largest Hog Processor to Reopen Thursday
…year. Buying interest outside of corrective trade in the industry probably won’t pick up until the supply backlog is worked through. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
USDA WASDE Report at a Glance
The current World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) Corn: Corn production is forecast at 15.057 billion bushels, down 36 million from last month as a lower forecast yield more…
Western View: Feds Easing Growing Restrictions on Marijuana
…door for increased research. The Agency indicated it would expand the number of registered manufacturers that supply marijuana for research purposes. For many years, since the 1930’s, the federal government…
National Farmer’s Day
…join in the celebration of this holiday. Thank a farmer for the hard work they do to supply us with food. Use the hashtag #NationalFarmersDay to post on social media….
Progress during National School Lunch Week and Farm to School Month
…has invested close to $1 billion in 40,000 local food-related projects on farms and in communities across the country. You can find local and regional supply chain resources on the…
India, Pakistan Tensions could send Cotton Trade Business to U.S.
…Pakistan. Reduced cotton imports from Pakistan may help other suppliers like Brazil, the United States and some African countries supply India. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee Members Named
…Agricultural labor reduction concerns; Potential food waste and food desert reduction concepts throughout the industry supply chain; and Advocating agricultural-based jobs to potential new farmers, and providing training, mentoring and…
Markets for U.S. Agricultural Products to Strengthen
…to $1 billion in 40,000 local food-related projects. Information on local and regional supply chain resources is available on the KYF2 website and the KYF2 Compass can help users locate…
Cargill Announces Non-GMO Project Verified Ingredients
…navigate the dynamic consumer, supply-chain and manufacturing issues related to producing non-GMO products. Scaling production and transitioning entire supply chains are some of the most complex issues facing the food…