…ethanol demand centers with attractive logistics where corn was already being shipped). Cooper To test the NWF study’s theory regarding “pockets of conversion” around ethanol plants, we examined USDA county-level…
NCC Conveys Farm Law Priorities
…increasing global cotton demand. “In the past decade, (global) cotton mill use fell by 12 million bales, and polyester production capacity increased by 145 million bales,” Lee testified. “Excess production…
Canada Attempting to Deepen Trade Ties with China
…most delicate balancing acts. On one hand, it’s a massive economy with ample demand for Canadian resources. On the other, its human-rights record is a political problem for Trudeau, with…
Report Highlights Changes in Community Supported Agriculture Business Model
…demand for CSA subscriptions. For example, in Madison, Wis., the Eat Healthy Rebate program created by the FairShare CSA Coalition, and Physicians Plus, offered members partial rebates based on household…
RFA Statement on Senate Ag Committee Approval of Perdue to be USDA Secretary
…Secretary to have been a farmer. As a result, Governor Perdue appreciates the challenge facing farmers today, knows that building demand will be essential to rural economic stability, and certainly…
Western View: Fake Science Journals Prove Anything You Want
…claims, It’s time to question everything and demand proof. That’s not much of an answer, but its all we got right now. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View…
Study Shows Capacity Funding is a Valued Investments to States
…high demand. In recent years, extension has recorded an average of 58.5 million direct contacts with clients per year. The federal government is a major funder of ag research. After…
Study: 82% of U.S. Households Buy Organic Regularly
…a difference. “Georgia is becoming a bigger player in meeting the growing consumer demand for organics, thanks to innovative farmers, entrepreneurs, and excellent partners,” said Georgia Organics Executive Director Alice…
Spinach Growers See Increased Demand
The popularity of packaged salads has fueled increasing demand for organic spinach, but the success of the product has come with growing pains—namely, a fungal disease so widespread and destructive…
65 Percent Water Allocations for CVP
…at a time when sound principles of conjunctive use would otherwise demand that groundwater not be pumped. The announcement is particularly disappointing in light of the fact that the allocation…
Strengthening Dairy Safety Net Program Must be Priority as Farm Bill Discussions Commence
…the seasonal H-2A visa program does not apply to dairy farms with a year-round demand for labor, Congress must provide the agriculture industry with an effective guest worker program to…
National Ag Day 2017
…and engineers will be in the greatest demand in the agricultural job market over the next four years, according to a new Purdue University study. Annual job openings for U.S….
Despite Rising Demand, U.S. Doesn’t Do Enough to Support Organic Transition
…U.S. invests too little in growing more organic food. As demand for organic food continues to rise, American food companies and retailers are forced to rely on imports. We think…
Letter Urges White House to Maintain Point of Obligation Under RFS
…obligation is essential to maintaining a strong RFS and growing ethanol demand in the U.S. “We stand proudly with these 23 senators in opposition to this change and will continue…