…Agriculture Committee holds two listening sessions this week. The second is planned during the Minnesota Farmfest in Redwood Falls, Minnesota, Thursday. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Mexico Names Chief NAFTA Negotiator
…first round of talks this month will likely lay the groundwork for the negotiating topics and schedule for the renegotiation effort. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farmers Indicate Higher Outlook on Farm Economy
…has also contributed to market volatility. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. from Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Strengthening Commodity Price Expectations Send Farmer Sentiment Higher in…
Brazil, U.S., Set for Corn Selling Showdown
…for the coming marketing year. Still, experts in the U.S. say the nation is expected to remain the world’s top supplier. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Renewable Fuels Association Calls RFS Proposal for Conventional Biofuels Justified
…platform to address trade concerns.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. from Renewable Fuels Association EPA ‘Well-Justified’ to Maintain 15 Billion Conventional Biofuel RVO in 2018 RFS,…
Agri View: Soybean Potential
…bushels per acre. I don’t know what the national average is, but it is substantially lower than that. Some individual farmers have reached 100 bushels per acre. But, it was…
UF Scientists to Help California, Florida Growers Control Dangerous Avocado Pathogen
…roots of mature avocado trees. The time from infection to tree mortality ranges from four to eight weeks. by Brad Buck, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences…
How’s Your Agriculture Labor Availability?
The California Farm Bureau Federation is conducting an Agricultural Labor Availability Survey to get a better understanding of how labor concerns are affecting family farmers and ranchers in California. CFBF…
National Peach Month
Cathy Isom tells us about a month-long celebration for one of the greatest tasting fruits. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. National Peach Month August is National Peach…
Canada Egg Production Up Nearly 5 Percent This Year
Egg production in Canada is on the rise, increasing 4.4 percent in the last year. Statistics Canada, the nation’s statistics agency, says Canadian egg producers generated 64.5 million dozen eggs…
Consumers Have Trouble Reading Food Labels
…waste. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. from Grocery Manufacturers Association New Poll on Product Date Labels Shows Confusion and Dissension Within Households A new poll shows…
Growth Energy Calls Court Decision on RVO’s a Win for Consumers
…the American Coalition for Ethanol, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization, the National Corn Growers Association, National Sorghum Producers and the Renewable Fuels Association filed the petition. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor…
South Korea Asks for KORUS Review Delay
…Based on the trade agreement, the two countries must meet within 30 days of the initial request, or by August 11th. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Perdue: No Signs Mexico Will Buy South America’s Corn, Soybeans
…Argentina or Brazil beginning in August or September. Overall, Mexico and Canada represent nearly one-third of the total U.S. ag exports. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….