Courtesy National FFA Next week, the city of Indianapolis will transform into a sea of blue jackets when the National FFA Convention & Expo kicks off for the ninety-first time….
USDA Announces Deregulation of GE Low-Gossypol Cotton
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announces the deregulation of Texas A&M’s cotton variety genetically engineered to have ultra-low levels of gossypol in…
World Food Day: Farmers Committed to Decreasing Global Hunger
…America’s farmers and ranchers are committed to doing everything in their power to decrease global hunger and malnutrition. Advances in modern agricultural technology, from seed science to precision agriculture tools,…
International Trade Commission to Review USMCA
…of November by leaders of the three countries, but must be approved by the governing bodies of each nation before taking effect. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Rising Output Compressing Ag Margins
…recently negotiated trade deals show upside, “global demand for output from the U.S. agriculture sector is being outpaced by current U.S. production.” Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Another African Swine Fever Outbreak Reported in China
…the disease was confirmed on a big pig farm showed that it got more serious.” Larger operations typically have better biosecurity measures. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
EQIP Funding Continues Even Without A Farm Bill in Place
As many agricultural support programs are left in limbo, EQIP funding will continue despite the lack of a farm bill in place. Through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program known as…
Women in Agriculture Say Barriers to Equality Persist
…or more to achieve full equality. Key actions were identified to remove obstacles to equality, including training, education, support and public awareness. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Export Exchange Next Week
…relationships by facilitating trade of U.S. corn, distiller’s dried grains with solubles, sorghum and other commodities. Registration is available online via www.exportexchange.org. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Issues Farm Safety Net and Conservation Payments
…month, to agricultural producers through the Farm Service Agency’s Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC), Price Loss Coverage (PLC) and Conservation Reserve (CRP) programs. Approximately $3 billion in payments will be made…
Southern Africa: A Promising Region for U.S. Agricultural Exports
…and fodder have remained steady over the last five years, there is ample opportunity to capture market share from international competitors. Free Trade Agreements Read more Source: USDA/Foreign Agricultural Service…
Celebrating National Cheese Curd Day
…Today is National Cheese Curd Day, so if you’re so lucky to be enjoying them, don’t forget to use the hashtag #nationalcheesecurdday when posting on social media. I’m Cathy Isom……
Dropped Tariffs Could Mean Less USDA Trade Aid Relief
…possible second round of trade reimbursements by early December. The agency had initially budgeted up to $12 billion for the aid program. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump, XI Likely to Meet at Upcoming G-20
…on Chinese goods, the trade deficit between the two countries defied expectations and widened in both August and September of this year. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….