…fate of broiler chickens takes a turn for the better,” he said. The United States has the largest broiler chicken industry in the world, with about 19 percent of its…
Trump Ban on Lobbyists Counter Productive
…of missing expertise that will make it more challenging for the Trump administration to succeed.” Novak says Trump will need people that know how to build consensus to get things…
Agri View: Population and Food Production
…just seed, plants and fertilizer. It will take almost twice as much energy. That is not the most difficult part of the problem. Science can give us those two builders….
Agri View: The Wall
Everett Griner talks about the problems a border wall will bring in today’s Agri View. The Wall It remains to be seen if our new President will build that wall…
Agri View: How Was Your Meat Raised
…tells me that meat that is raised humanely taste better than that which is factory raised. No, it did not make clear what is factory raised or what is humanely…
Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board Appointments Named
…appointed member representing importers is Dana Ehrlich, Newton, Mass. The 100-member board is authorized by the Beef Promotion and Research Act of 1985. The Secretary of Agriculture selects the appointees…
Final Environmental Documents for WaterFix Released
…the Delta’s ecosystem and a vital water supply for California.” The Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) describe environmental impacts that could arise from modernizing California’s…
NCBA Applauds USTR for Defending U.S. Beef from European Mistreatment
…unfair treatment of U.S. beef. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Tracy Brunner applauds USTR Ambassador Michael Froman for standing up for the U.S. beef industry and taking action in defense…
Obama Admin Takes Action to Address EU’s Unfair Trade Practices against Beef Industry
…“The EU has failed to live up to assurances to address this issue, and it’s now time to take action. Today’s action holds the EU accountable and is an important…
USDA to Measure Financial Well-Being of Dairy Farms
…Act of 2014. With operational costs driving structural changes within the dairy industry, this new program aims to help dairy producers when milk prices drop and feed prices remain high….
CDFA / USDA to Host Joint Summit on Healthy Soils
…enhance and build the health of the soil to sustain it –and us—for generations to come.” Both CDFA and NRCS have healthy soil initiatives available to interested farmers. NRCS programs…
Former U.S. Trade Official Says TPP Likely to Resurface
A former U.S. trade official says the Trans-Pacific Partnership is not really dead and could resurface during President-elect Donald Trump’s term. Wendy Cutler, a former acting deputy U.S. Trade Representative,…
U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council Members Named
…U.S. Secretary of Agriculture administer the program. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) provides oversight of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council in accordance with the Commodity Promotion, Research and Information Act…
National Processed Raspberry Council Members Named
…with the Commodity Promotion, Research and Information Act of 1996 and the Processed Raspberry Promotion, Research, and Information Order. USDA encourages board membership that reflects the diversity of the individuals…