African swine fever could reshape the pork market in China. A Rabobank report says the disease could accelerate a shift in pork production and boost import needs for 2019. Local…
Syngenta Opening Chicago Seeds Office
…our business collaborators.” Syngenta chose the Chicago location because of its proximity to U.S. row crop production and the local talent pool for potential employment. Syngenta currently operates four facilities…
Climate-Smart Agriculture Endorsed by CDFA and UC ANR in New Partnership
…is aimed at educating and encouraging the agricultural community to consider the adoption of on-farm solutions that improve nutrient management, soil health, irrigation management and on-farm composting. The CDFA programs…
Perdue Talks Possible Trade Aid Adjustments
…were hit hard by hurricanes this year. A DTN report says Perdue asked USDA staff to look at the fact that they believe payments should be based on actual production…
No USDA Trade Aid Planned For 2019
…aid to farmers hurt by the tit-for-tat tariff war with China. Last month, farmers were able to apply for the first round of aid that totaled $4.7 billion. Perdue didn’t…
Industry Seeks Additional Tariff Relief as USDA Reports Increased Milk Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) noted increased milk production in its World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report for October. Milk production forecasts for 2018 and 2019 have been…
Grassley: No Trade Aid for Smithfield Foods
…email, a USDA spokesman says the agency doesn’t have the ability to make sure relief money doesn’t eventually filter into Chinese hands. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Announces Early Release of Select Commodity Tables
…in February 2019. The complete report will include a full discussion of the commodity supply and use projections, as well as projections for farm income and global commodity trade. The…
Federal Agencies Combine Resources for Food Waste Initiative
…and labor involved in food production that end up being wasted as well. Educating the public on the severity of the issue is a central component to the Winning on…
Only Out of Control African Swine Fever Will Hurt U.S. Prices
…says that would only come about if “the situation got very extreme.” African Swine Fever still hasn’t been found in the U.S. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA/FDA Meeting on What to Call Cell-Cultured Meat
…Kester, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President, calls the products “lab-grown fake meat” and says those manufacturers should not be permitted to use the term “beef.” Source: National Association of Farm…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-29-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal….
Agri View: BFTP-Every Farm Independently Powered
…of Agri View with Everett Griner, Everett talks about the future of energy and the possibility of every farm being independently powered in today’s Agri View. BFTP-Every Farm Independently Powered…
John Deere Gives Significant Grant to National FFA Organization
…donated by FFA members. Those items represent the past, present, and future of FFA, John Deere, and the agriculture industry. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. Read more…