…expected to rise four percent through the spring, and commercial pork production for 2017 is expected to increase by five percent, compared to last year. From the National Association of…
USDA Increases Fiscal Year 2017 Specialty Sugar TRQ
…141,000-some metric tons was reserved for the importation of specialty sugars as defined by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
NFU: Trump Building Positive Record on Renewable Fuels
…he wants to cut unnecessary regulations that hinder growth of the biofuels industry, and Johnson says “we stand behind this notion.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
AFBF President Addresses USDA Ag Outlook Forum
…the ‘best of times’ outlook for agriculture, being getting serious on immigration, tax, and regulatory reforms, providing much-needed relief for farmers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Sonny Perdue is Waiting for Confirmation
…to perform and wrap-up the confirmation process for Perdue so the committee can focus on other confirmation hearings of lesser USDA post and farm bill discussions. From the National Association…
Agri View: Quicker Aid
…Bill this year. Both cotton farmers and dairy farmers had very little federal help in the last Farm Bill. As a result both have saw difficult times in the last…
The California Kitchen: Garlic Beurre Blanc Asparagus
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing garlic beurre blanc asparagus with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 T Arbosana Olive Oil…
Some Brazil Soybeans Very Muddy
…the damaged crop can still be blended with good crops, the total production estimates for Mato Grosso should remain the same. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Effective Dairy Safety Net Requires Federal Spending
…dairy while reducing federal spending,” he says. “There’s a high correlation between government expenditures and the effectiveness of the safety net.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Dow / DuPont Deal on Track in E.U.; Chem China / Syngenta Extended
…deal in a bid to curb capital outflow, and E.U. regulators have also asked for more information about the pending merger. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Largest Ag Producers Changing Crop Protection Plans
…soybean growers making changes this year will use a different product versus 2016. One-third of growers say insecticides and fungicides for soybeans and corn are their most undecided products heading…
$1 Trillion Free-Trade Agreement Now In Force
…deal during the Obama Administration. A spokesman for the current U.S. Trade Representative didn’t immediately respond to a request for comments. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Ag Groups Ask for Infrastructure Help
…Association, among many others. The letter stated, “Past infrastructure initiatives often focused on urban and suburban infrastructure while not adequately addressing the unique needs of rural communities.” The groups add…
Almond Board: Bee Forage
…ensure pollination. A working partnership between growers and beekeepers is the basis for a successful pollination. Growers need to avoid any activities that put the health and safety of bees…