…under the RFS to date has been conventional corn-starch ethanol, which achieves smaller greenhouse gas emission reductions compared with advanced biofuels.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Indonesia Planning to Stop Corn Imports by 2018 or Sooner
…in 2013-14 before the restrictions took effect, and the country has purchased around only 800,000 metric tons of corn this year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Bird Flu Expanding Across Europe
…200,000 laying hens to reduce further infection. An estimated 27,000 birds died in the first weeks’ European states confirmed the infections. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Vilsack Disappointed in China Biotech Approval Delays
…Committee meeting next month and expects the remaining eight biotech traits will be reviewed based on science and risk, and approved. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Obama Administration Finishing Many Regulations
…of Land Management’s major rule on leases for wind and solar projects on federal land is expected before Obama leaves office. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
China: Potential Trade War Not a ‘One-Way Street’
…the consequences of unilateral action and accelerate efforts to secure an Asia-wide trade pact that does not include the United States. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agri View: Chicken Prices
Everett Griner talks about chicken prices following other meats in today’s Agri View. Chicken Prices For the past three or four years statistics show beef and pork prices climbing higher…
CDFA SWEEP Program Awards 167 Projects
…Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP). “This investment continues California’s ongoing innovation in agricultural water use efficiency,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “Farmers involved in this program are making positive on-farm…
Adoption of Genetically Engineered Alfalfa, Canola, and Sugarbeets in the United States
by Jorge Fernandez-Cornejo, Seth Wechsler, and Daniel Milkove, USDA Economic Research Service What Is the Issue? Genetically engineered (GE) varieties of corn, soybeans, and cotton with herbicide-tolerant and/or insect-resistant traits…
Optimizing Oats for Use as Dairy Forage
…cover. Agricultural Research Service (ARS) dairy scientist Wayne Coblentz and his colleagues at the U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center planted two types of oat cultivars (an early- and a late-maturing…
National Organic Standards Board Meeting
The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) will hold a public meeting in Denver, Colo., April 19-21, 2017. The board meeting provides a forum for the organic community to provide input…
Wisconsin Farm Family Delivers White House Christmas Tree to First Lady
The farm family who are the winners of the National Christmas Tree Association Grand Champion tree contest have just delivered to First Lady Michelle Obama what will soon be the…
Central Valley Supports Food Supply Chains
California’s Central Valley joins national network U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced three new public-private partnerships that will create economic opportunities in Elgin, Texas; Fresno, Calif.; and Chicago. The Food…
Black Friday
…And indeed Matt Shay, President of the National Retail Association, says that according to their consumer surveys it looks like people are going to follow Barbara’s advice. “they will spend…