…the same period. Cargill CEO David MacLennan added: “I don’t see the clearing of excess supply or much volatility to up commodity and grain prices in the near future.” From…
Methane Vote Agreement Offers path for E15 Bill
…to review Fischer’s bill. Under the Clean Air Act, E15 cannot be sold in the summer in some parts of the country. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt said earlier…
EPA Extends Timeline for Pesticide Applicators Rule
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt announced a 12-month extension for implementation of the revised final Certification and Training of Pesticide Applicators (C&T) rule. EPA received feedback from states…
The Danger of Consuming Raw Eggs
…see it and it can be in an egg and it can cause people to be very sick. And even to die. That’s Agricultural Research Scientist David Geveke says if…
Western View: The Times, They are A-Changin’
…the EPA was all set to ban it completely. Scott Pruitt killed the ban, opting to allow the continued use of a material that many growers consider essential. And here’s…
Another Study Calls Dairy Fats OK
…Guo Arne Astrup Julie A. Lovegrove Lieke Gijsbers David I. Givens Sabita S. Soedamah-Muthu Abstract With a growing number of prospective cohort studies, an updated dose–response meta-analysis of milk and…
EPA and U.S. Army Solicit State Input on Redefining “Waters of the U.S.”
…of water,” said EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt. “Like President Trump, I believe that we need to work with our state governments to understand what they think is the best way…
Federal Policies on Rural Issues Gain Attention
…issues is a positive thing. Having that awareness actually play out into some economic benefits or reductions of burdensome regulations or the tax structure, those are important,” said David Van…
NMPF Urges Dairy Imitators to Comply with Food Labeling Standards
…Duffy (R-WI), Joe Courtney (D-CT), David Valadao (R-CA), Susan DelBene (D-WA), Collin Peterson (D-MN), Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Glenn Grothman (R-WI), Ron Kind (D-WI), Thomas Rooney (R-FL), James Sensenbrenner (R-WI), Richard…
Ag Producer Sentiment Inches Higher in April
By Jim Mintert, David Widmar and Michael Langemeier Purdue University/CME Group Figure 1. Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. October 2015 to April 2017. Producer sentiment inched higher during April as…
Dairy Industry Applauds USDA Secretary Perdue for Supporting School Milk Options
…important step toward bringing back lunchroom favorites – low-fat chocolate and strawberry milk – that students have been missing,” said J. David Carlin, senior vice president of legislative affairs and…
U.S. Milk Exports to Mexico at Risk
…powerhouse New Zealand. That country’s trade minister visited Mexico in February to discuss a potential trade deal, according to Bloomberg news. University of Missouri agricultural economist Scott Brown says Mexico…
Wetland Conservation Projects Receive Boost
…New Mexico; Representatives Robert J. Wittman of Virginia and Mike Thompson of California; Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture; and EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt. The commission has helped in conserving much…
Progress on Canada Dairy Issue
…this.” His comments were praised by Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, who said he spoke with Trump about the Wisconsin farmers seeking help after being dropped following a change in Canada’s…