…seven humans in mainland China have been confirmed as infected in recent weeks, with two of them dying after H7N9 exposure. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Almond Board: Health Benefits of Almonds
…Almond Board is funded by an annual assessment on the marketable kernel weight of almonds. The Almond Board of California recognizes the diverse makeup of the California almond industry and…
Administration Still Fighting for Beef Producers
…that trade deal wasn’t finished. The USTR says it’s going to relaunch the fight, starting with possible tariffs on European products. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
U.S. Dairy Exports Quadruple in Value Over 10 years
…on dairy imports. Other factors include a stronger U.S. dollar and the discontinuation of milk supply quotas in the European Union. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
National Alfalfa Checkoff Launches on January 1st
…lack of research. Nelson adds, “There isn’t the same public commitment to research that you see in corn, beans, and wheat.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Report Projects Global Beef Demand Up Through 2020
…incomes in China and increasing demand for beef should be a key driver in that market during the next several years. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Net Farm Income Down for Third Straight Year
…further in 2016. Production expenses were forecast to contract in 2016 but not enough to offset the drop in commodity prices. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
CA Leads Nation in Direct Farm Sales
…value added products such as bottled milk, cheese, meat, jam, cider, wine, etc. California, with $2.9 billion in direct farm sales, accounted for 33 percent of the U.S. total. At…
Tarping Mandatory to Reduce ACP Spread
All citrus loads being transported in California will now have to be fully covered by tarps. The state passed an emergency law that makes tarping mandatory in an attempt to…
Sodexo Food Service Announces New Animal Welfare Standards
…broiler chickens while thoughtfully addressing the impact on the 25,000 family farms that have production contracts that provide 95 percent of the broiler chicken supply.” From the National Association of…
Budget Patch Averts Ag Lending Crisis
…up $137 millions dollars short in direct and guaranteed loan funds through the end of the most recent fiscal year. The American Bankers Association Center for Agriculture and Rural Banking…
Ag Secretary Search to Continue
…abortion rights for most of her career. House Ag Committee Chairman, and fellow Texan, Mike Conaway had been lobbying the Trump Transition Team on her behalf. From the National Association…
South American Soybean Harvest Underway
…his Argentina soybean forecast at 56 million metric tons and the corn forecast at 35 million metric tons, with a neutral bias toward both crops. From the National Association of…
Trump Ban on Lobbyists Counter Productive
The incoming Donald Trump administration has a ban in place preventing lobbyists from working in the administration. Chris Novak, National Corn Growers Association CEO, says that’s going to present challenges….