…machinery sales slumped, and prices were bad across the board. Nathan Kauffman, an economist with the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank, says, “We saw a lot of carry over debt…
Burger King Switching to Antibiotic-Free Chickens
…in humans in its operations next year. The restaurant chains and the processor are responding to concerns about consuming animals raised with human-use antibiotics possibly breeding drug-resistant bacteria that would…
Almond Board: Health Benefits of Almonds
…About the Almond Board of California: At the request of the almond industry, a Federal Marketing Order for almonds was established in 1950. At that time, it dealt primarily with…
The Western View: Excuse me, Mr Trump
…Republicans are pushing for transferring federal lands to the states. While the Democrats call for continuing federal control of public lands. The Democrats also strongly support the environmental movement. They…
Transferring Land to the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…and air quality, cleaning and conserving water and enhancing wildlife habitat. For an interactive look at USDA’s work in conservation and forestry over the course of this Administration, visit http://medium.com/usda-results….
Administration Still Fighting for Beef Producers
While the Obama Administration’s time in office is rapidly winding down, it’s taking up a battle for U.S. beef producers regarding hormones and the European Union. The U.S. Trade Representative’s…
No Actions Under Feedstock Flexibility Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Commodity Credit Corporation announced that it does not expect to purchase and sell sugar under the Feedstock Flexibility Program in fiscal year 2017. Federal…
Budget Patch Averts Ag Lending Crisis
…expects most producers to be able to hold on at least one more year because bankers can restructure their loans and add in some federal guarantees to commercial loans as…
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….
Food Prices Down as Biodiesel Production Grows
…federal Renewable Fuel Standard. The Biodiesel Board expects a more than 2.6-billion-gallon biodiesel and renewable hydrocarbon diesel market in the U.S. in 2016 – a record. Biodiesel can be produced…
USCA Requests Status on U.S. Beef Trade with China
…dine on U.S. beef. The letter requests an update on the status of those negotiations and encourages the administration to reach out to stakeholders for input and feedback. China currently…
Canada-U.S. Trade Not Broken, No Need for Trump Fix
…month and met with some senior Trump advisers and Republican senators, including Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts. Her message was to remind a new Congress and administration in Washington,…
USDA: $5 Million in Funds for Smart Technology Innovations in Agriculture
…Cyber Physical Systems Joint Competitive Grant program helps coordinate the work of multiple federal agencies to improve the science behind increasingly complex cyber-physical systems (CPS)—the way the physical world connects…
Industry Groups Making Case for WOTUS in Supreme Court
…Manufacturers, argues the Supreme Court should hear the case because the incoming Trump administration’s vows to kill the rule, according to Politico. In a court brief filed with the Supreme…