…the NIFA 1890s Facilities Grants Program web page for more information. Previously funded projects include an outreach and teaching facility for livestock at Tuskegee University. The university’s Cooperative Extension division…
Agri View: Guayule Crop
…Arizona, New Mexico and Southwest Texas is considered prime country for growing Guayule plants. Some are already producing the compound. In fact Guayule has been produced in limited quantity since…
Tom Vilsack to Take Helm of U.S. Dairy Export Council
…dairy industry, dairy exporter and affiliated entity members. Its work is supported by staff across the United States and internationally in Mexico, South America, Asia, the Middle East and Europe….
Regulating Egg Safety and Quality
…for human consumption must not exceed the tolerances for defects such as checks, leakers, dirty eggs, inedible or loss eggs. Visit the Egg Quality and Management Page to learn more….
Proposed Rule Issued to Amend COOL Provisions; Invites Public Comments
…page number of the issue of the Federal Register. COOL is a labeling law that requires retailers to notify their customers with information regarding the source of certain foods. Food…
Support for People with Disabilities in Agriculture
…Feb. 15, 2017. See the request for applications on NIFA’s AgrAbility web page for more information. AgrAbility projects are competitively funded for four-year periods. Continued funding of a project is…
Canada’s Protectionist Policies Will Harm U.S. Economy
…the United States. These policies are in direct violation of Canada’s trade commitments under the North American Free Trade Act (NAFTA) and the World Trade Organization, said IDFA, NMPF, NASDA…
National Chicken Council Calls for Balance between Animal Care, Environmental, Economic Impact in Chicken Production
…also result in a decreased supply to export internationally where U.S. chicken is an important protein for families in Mexico, Cuba, Africa and 100 other countries. NCC’s Commitment to Chicken…
Immigration Reform Good for U.S. Economy, Agriculture
…Mexico is actually down in recent years due to economic improvements there and increased U.S. border patrol, according to Delich. “We’re a nation started by immigrants,” Delich said. “It’s important…
November Pork Exports Set Record
…strong momentum going in the New Year.” Mexico a powerful pacesetter, but positive results across the board for U.S. pork Demand for U.S. pork gained further momentum in Mexico in…
Agri View: Cellular Agriculture
…words, we can’t keep doing it. But, science is not waiving the white flag. The next big change could be “Cellular” agriculture. Well, that is my question too. What is…
Smithfield Cutting Back on Gestation Crates
…other international hog operations, including company-owned farms in Mexico, are expected to convert to group housing by 2022. “I am proud of the progress we have made toward this bold…
Ethanol Exports Continue to Surge in November
…remaining volumes headed to India (11.3 mg, or 9%), Peru (5.1 mg, or 4%), South Korea (3.9 mg, or 3%) and Mexico (2.8 mg, or 2%). With only one month…
USDA Expands Help to Women and Hispanic Farmers
…Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Rural Development programs in California, Missouri, New Mexico and Texas. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack says: “The Ombudsperson is another avenue for producers…
