…by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service, is the sole source of market information on sales to packers of cattle, swine and lambs and on the subsequent sale of meat products. Inspection…
USDA Announces Plenary Speakers for the 2018 Agricultural Outlook Forum
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced speakers for the 2018 Agricultural Outlook Forum (AOF), to be held Feb. 22–23, 2018, at the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel in Arlington, Va….
NPPC: Mexico Pork Exports Rule Maintains Good Trade Relationship
…Classical Swine Fever, a highly contagious viral disease in pigs. It was eradicated from the United States in the late 1970s. APHIS in 2016 concluded that the risk of the…
Agri View: FFA Strong Leadership
…2017-18 National FFA Officer Team Elected at 90th National FFA Convention & Expo National FFA President: Breanna Holbert, California National FFA Secretary: Erica Baier, Iowa National FFA Central Region Vice…
Canada Launches WTO Trade Disputes Against U.S.
…claims by Canada are “unfounded,” and could “lower U.S. confidence that Canada is committed to mutually beneficial trade.” The 32-page complaint focuses on technical details of the U.S. trade, including…
Farmers Are Becoming Less Optimistic About the Future
…and the second-highest number since the survey began collecting data in October of 2015. Optimism has especially dipped in future financial expectations. The share of farmers expecting better financial conditions…
Idaho “Ag-gag” Law Dealt a Blow in Court
…requires anyone who violates it to pay restitution directly to the business. A federal judge ruled the Idaho law was unconstitutional in 2015, which was then appealed. Court documents say…
USDA/NIFA Announces Support for Crop Breeding Research
…barriers to crop breeding in highly innovative and transformative ways. Applicants are required to submit a two-page summary to be considered for a full proposal submission. Emphasis should be on…
USDA Wants More Done to Combat Crop Insurance Fraud
…their claims after a review. In 2015, those lowered claims saved about $61 million. However, the USDA says the Risk Management Agency needs to expand its use of the data…
CDFA Awards Funding to Support Ag Education Through California Agriculture License Plate Program
…Interest Plate (CalAgPlate) grant program. Projects funded include continued support California’s statewide Future Farmers of America (FFA) program, mobile educational exhibits, local farm days for students, agricultural activity centers at…
No Link Between Small Wild Birds and Rodents to 2014-15 HPAI Outbreak
A study by Iowa State University found no evidence that small wild birds and rodents were possible sources of the avian influenza virus that decimated Iowa poultry flocks in 2015….
Downward Pressure Expected on 2018 Cash Rents
…in 2018,” Walsten says. “While that’s still a majority, it’s down sharply from 74 percent last year, and 73 percent in 2015.” The percentage of respondents expecting cash rents to…
Almond Board: Record Breaking Almond Conference
…co-founder of Kite Hill and executive chef at Crossroads. ABC and the Almond Leadership Program again supported California FFA Foundation with a silent auction during the Conference and a live…
USDA: Global Food Insecurity Has Improved Significantly
As a part of the Global Sustainable Development Goals set in 2015, the United States made a commitment to help end global food insecurity by 2030. America enacted the Global…
