…endangered species only accounts for a handful of relatively obscure species that live in Hawaii. Wild bees are plentiful, according to data from the Department of Agriculture. Further, USDA data…
Wheat Import Forecast Trimmed for Egypt
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has trimmed its import forecast for Egypt. Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today reports the reduction is due to credit issues. A USDA office in Egypt…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for October 11
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Study Shows Billions in Losses to U.S. Dairy Industry
…to an analysis released today by Informa Economics IEG (a summary of the report can be found here). The European farm policy agenda, which is focused on using geographical indications…
Progress during National School Lunch Week and Farm to School Month
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) joins youth, parents, schools, communities, and partners across the country in honoring National School Lunch Week 2016, as proclaimed by President Obama, a time…
FSA Aids Farmers Impacted by Fires
…we can possibly support. We can’t do it all with the Department of Agriculture, but certainly in collaboration and partnership with groups around the country, we can do a whole…
Russia Declared a Grain Superpower
The American Journal of Transportation calls Russia a “grain superpower” as wheat exports from Russia surge. The Journal says grains are propelling Russia’s agriculture into a renaissance, charged by the…
Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research Expands Board of Directors
…PepsiCo global Performance with Purpose sustainability agenda, which includes planet, product and people sustainability, and leads the company’s R&D efforts, creating breakthrough innovations in food, beverages and nutrition–as well as…
Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee Members Named
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced new members of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee, which will meet Oct. 25 to Oct. 26, 2016, at…
Markets for U.S. Agricultural Products to Strengthen
The U. S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) awarded nearly $1 million in grants through the Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program (FSMIP) to strengthen and explore new market…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for October 10
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USDA Issues Sour Egg Board Report
The Department of Agriculture says the American Egg Board engaged in inappropriate conduct following a USDA checkoff review. The results announced last week regarding what’s known as “mayogate” stem from…
TTIP Deal Faces Uncertain Future
…even rejected an EU request for three days of agriculture talks. The National Pork Producers Council, which supports TTIP, said the group is skeptical of father progress of the trade…
Taking the Melodrama out of Almond Orchard Recycling
…whole orchard recycling project was funded by the Accelerated Innovation Management program of the Almond Board of California. – – – – – – – – – Whole Orchard Recycling…