…webinar for potential FMPP and LFPP grant applicants on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time, and a teleconference for potential FSMIP grant applicants on Thursday, February 16,…
China’s Pork Imports Rise Along with Production Costs
…production costs, constraints on land use, and stricter environmental regulations in China, the country is likely to remain a large importer of pork. Introduction: China produces roughly half of the…
The California Kitchen: BBQ Baby Back Ribs
…get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. AgNet Football For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or…
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
…by Elanco Animal Health, in consultation with Express Markets, Inc., using a simulation model that estimates the impact of slow-growing broilers on feed, land, water utilization, waste/manure generated, and production…
Analysts Watching Ending Stocks in Thursday USDA Reports
…Com article says forecasts regarding the reports look bearish. “We expect growing balance sheets for corn and soybeans as a combination of reduced feed, lower corn exports, and rising soybean…
Pig Farmers Complying with New VFD Requirements
…programs in advertising, consumer information, retail and foodservice marketing, export market promotion, production improvement, science and technology, swine health, pork safety and sustainability and environmental management. For information on Checkoff-funded…
The California Kitchen: Portabella Crostini
…2 2017 For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google TV and apple TV Follow…
E.M. Tharp and World Ag Expo Scholarship Available
…education as much as we do.” Download the application online at: www.worldagexpo.org/scholarships. Send completed applications to: International Agri-Center, “We Believe in Growing” Scholarship, 4500 South Laspina St., Tulare, CA 93274….
Applicants for Annual Scholarship Program Sought
…Madison, Wis. The conference, themed “Sky’s the Limit,” will include producer panels, presentations and breakout sessions on hot-button topics, farm tours, networking opportunities and more. Last year’s conference drew more…
November Pork Exports Set Record
…exports, which totaled 155,355 metric tons, up 20 percent year-over-year and the largest amount since July of 2013. Beef export value totaled just over $619 million dollars, up 21 percent,…
USDA Seeks National Mango Board Nominees
…Minn.; St. Louis, Mo.; Cleveland, Ohio; Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Laredo, and Port Arthur, Texas; and Milwaukee, Wis. – One domestic producer seat, and – Two foreign producer seats. The 18-member…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Board Appointments
…Manchester, Ind., member; Ben Thompson, Pearl City, Ill., member; Mindy Creighton Truex, Warsaw, Ind., alternate; and Mike Elliott, Eden Prairie, Minn., alternate. South Central States – Bob Johnson, Wayzata, Minn.,…
Long Irrigation Aids Phytophthora in Walnuts
…don’t want to be treating for a nematode problem, when actually it’s a nutrition deficiency,” she said. “It’s really important to know exactly what you are dealing with, and then…