…agricultural producers identify effective management practices that have the potential to yield environmental results while supporting the economic viability of farms. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Reports Shows States with Most to Lose in NAFTA
…of all agricultural exports to Mexico, while the number ten state, Minnesota, sends 24 percent of all agricultural exports to Mexico. The report, available at www.farmersforfreetrade.com, examines specific commodities to…
Canada Says No NAFTA Dairy Negotiating Room with TPP 11 Agreement
…the TPP; why is that not good enough for NAFTA?” The latest round of NAFTA Negotiations is underway in Montreal, Canada. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Alternative Antibiotic Gives Piglets a Boost
…enzyme as a possible alternative to antibiotics for promoting pig health and growth. Photo by Gloria Solano-Aguilar Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists found that L-glutamine fed to piglets produced positive…
USDA Investing Millions in Wildfire Mitigation and Water Quality Projects
…in 24 states and Puerto Rico. “Through Joint Chiefs, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) works with agricultural producers and forest landowners to improve forest health using available Farm Bill…
First Mobile App with Food Buying Guide
Takes Leap Forward in Customer Service USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) announced its first ever mobile application, putting critical information at the fingertips of food service professionals and making…
Perdue Announces USDA’s Farm Bill and Legislative Principles for 2018
…address them. FOOD, NUTRITION, AND CONSUMER SERVICES Harness America’s agricultural abundance to support nutrition assistance for those truly in need. Support work as the pathway to self-sufficiency, well-being, and economic…
Classic Lunch Favorite Creamy or Nutty
…there will be a whole lot of snacking on a popular household staple today, January 24th. It’s National Peanut Butter Day. Whether you prefer it creamy or chunky, with jelly…
Millennials Spend Less Per-Person on Groceries
…food-at-home spending between the generations may reflect the younger generations’ stronger preference for eating out, which may change as they age. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Largest East Coast Refiner Bankrupt, Cries Foul over RFS
…to $260 million in new financing, and said it expected the bankruptcy filing to have no immediate impact on its employees. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S. Ag, Equipment Companies, Benefiting from Trade with Cuba
…and have been the biggest exporters of farm equipment, but neither company has issued sales figures for their operations in Cuba. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Study: Killing NAFTA Kills Manufacturing, Agriculture Jobs
…$70 million. Meanwhile, the U.S. Grains Council says U.S. corn exports last year were worth $3.2 billion to NAFTA member countries. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
TPP 11 Agreement in Place, Signing set for March
…made in previous rounds so the United States can focus on tearing down trade barriers in Asia and around the world.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
CoBank: Expect more Farm Bankruptcies in 2018
…has a lot at stake as these negotiations unfold, and the rhetoric is likely to get worse before it gets better.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….