…farm bills, are instrumental in the incredible growth of the South Korean livestock and corn processing industries. Combined with favorable trade terms in the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS),…
Federal Policies on Rural Issues Gain Attention
…the federal estate tax—actions that could have a positive impact on U.S. agriculture and mirror policies of the California Farm Bureau Federation. “Having the president aware of farmers and farming…
Urban School Food Alliance Responds to School Nutrition Standard
…increasing the use of compostable items in school food service. We look forward to continuing our close partnership with the USDA to enhance “The Greatest Hidden Treasure in America”- the…
Notice of Determination of Changes to the National Poultry Improvement Plan Program Standards
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is updating the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) Program Standards. In a previous notice, the Agency proposed changes to…
Perdue Planning First Farm Policy Speech
…speak at the Couser (cow-zer) Cattle Company and host a town hall meeting with farmers. Perdue will tour the facility and speak to farmers in the morning at the facility…
FDA to Address Agricultural Biotechnology Misinformation
…the initiative be developed in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, and include the “publication and distribution of science-based educational information.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agri View: Imported Heart Healthy Foods
Everett Griner talks about one of our heart healthy foods still being imported in today’s Agri View. Back when I was a young farm reporter I…
2016 California Wine Sales in U.S. Hit New Record
…and purchases. The number of on- and off-premise locations is about 120,000 more than a decade ago. Consumers are finding more in store restaurants and bars and also wine service…
Soggy Fields slow Start of Rice Planting
…at this point,” Yuba County farmer Keith Davis said. Most of the ground he farms on the east side of the valley was “still too wet to do anything with,”…
Farm Banks Report Ag Lending Gains in 2016
…Performance Report. Despite overall declines in farm income, farm banks continued to maintain healthy asset quality and capital levels. More than 97 percent of farm banks were profitable in 2016,…
Secretary Perdue Announces Arrival of First Shipment of U.S. Beef to Brazil
…Service (FAS) and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have worked continuously with Brazilian officials to regain market access. Additionally, USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has provided…
NM Attorney Launches Probe of U.S. Beef Processors
…Mexico’s farming and ranching families. Representatives of the four largest meatpackers didn’t return calls from Meating Place Dot Com seeking comments. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Rabobank Finds Pork Export Market Projections Favorable
…the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Rabobank The Rabobank RaboResearch Food and Agribusiness analysts find the global pork market is relatively stable, with rising supply from the…
Commerce Department to End Mexican Sugar Dumping
…put them out of business,” Perdue said, “but I do want them to think long and hard about the potential consequences.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….