…rule is an opportunity to correct the extensive damage done to demand for ethanol and America’s farmers by Scott Pruitt’s EPA. The EPA field hearing is part of the public…
California Avocado Season Is Strong Despite Fires and Hot Temperatures
…reported some issues related to record-setting heat along with areas of fire damage from the recent Holiday Fire. “We are just getting some preliminary reports of maybe some isolated damage…
EPA Reportedly Ditches Hardship Waiver Fix
…for a hardship waiver fix. In April, Perdue told Congress that from USDA’s standpoint, “our conclusion is that’s direct demand destruction.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Increases Corn, Soybean Production Forecast
The Department of Agriculture Thursday upped its predictions for larger corn and soybean crops this year. The USDA World Agriculture Supply and Demand Report predicts corn production at 14.2 billion…
Organic Foods Set to Continue Growing
…to more than $320 billion. The reason for the explosive growth is largely due to the development of health-conscious customers. Organic products are in very high demand for those concerned…
Agri View: California Almond Growth
…used in dairy feed. The remainder is mostly used in livestock bedding and stuff like that. There may one day be an alternative use. Whatever. Worldwide demand will keep the…
Senate Farm Bill Passes with Overwhelming Support
The Senate farm bill was passed by a margin of 86 to 11 on Thursday, meeting the unofficial goal of getting the bill passed before the Independence Day holiday. The…
Sales of Organic Poultry Hits New Record in 2017
…of total retail beef volume, but future growth is anticipated as expansion in organic beef production is expected over the next few years. Strong demand for organic beef allows it…
USDA Appoints Members to National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board
…Fluid Milk Promotion Act of 1990 to develop and administer a coordinated program of advertising and promotion to increase the demand for fluid milk products. More information about the board…
Celebrating National Turkey Lovers Month
Gobble, gobble, gobble. No, it isn’t Thanksgiving…yet. Cathy Isom does have some delicious facts about why you don’t have to five months to celebrate a famous holiday meal. That’s coming…
Cauliflower Consumption Grows with Changing Diet Trends
With more Americans adopting a more health-conscious diet, overall cauliflower consumption has also increased. As demand for products that are low in carbs and gluten-free continues to grow, companies are…
EPA Admin Says EPA Will Move on Year-Round E15
…waiver to allow year-round E15 sales. But, the ethanol industry has seen other perceived attacks, including hardship waivers under the Renewable Fuel Standard account for an estimated demand loss of…
USDA Lowers Corn, Soybeans, Projected Ending Stocks
The Department of Agriculture lowered 2017/2018 ending stocks for corn and soybeans in its latest monthly World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimates. USDA reduced ending stocks for corn 105 million…
FCC Chairman Proposes Rural Healthcare Funding Increase
…and was never indexed for inflation. Recently, demand for funding under the program has outpaced the budget, creating uncertainty for patients, health care providers and communications companies alike. The order…