…income. The recent commodity market downturn, which has led to less farm income, has stalled purchasing of new equipment by farmers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Dairy Farmers Dumping Excess Milk
…Producers Federation spokesperson said the Trans-Pacific Partnership would not be a magic bullet but would provide some relief to the industry. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Top Court in Germany Backs Canada-EU Trade Deal
…Unlike TTIP, however, CETA is looking more likely to be implemented than TTIP, after negotiations regarding TTIP broke down last week. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
NOAA Increases Odds of La Niña
…potentially cooler, stormier winter across the north. NOAA will issue its official winter forecast for the U.S. next Thursday. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Learn more….
Domino’s Pizza Donating $1 Million to FFA
…for FFA as a service to state and local agricultural education programs. For more, visit the National FFA Organization online at FFA.org and on Facebook, Twitter and the official National…
Olive Production Shifts as Result of Mechanization
…standards that exceed international standards, California also is differentiating its oils from others, said Dan Flynn, executive director of the University of California Olive Center. “For the moment, things are…
Brazil Poultry Producers Are Potential U.S. Corn Buyers
…booked to come into Brazil, but officials say another 12 shipments may be needed before Brazil begins harvesting its own crop. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
North Carolina Flooding Kills Thousands of Livestock
…for the second year in a row. Ten straight days of rains in 2015 ruined the harvest in eastern North Carolina. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Largest Hog Processor to Reopen Thursday
…year. Buying interest outside of corrective trade in the industry probably won’t pick up until the supply backlog is worked through. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
USDA WASDE Report at a Glance
…increased competitiveness in export markets, and stronger exports will help support prices of those products. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. The current World Agricultural Supply and…
Advisory Committee on Animal Health Seeks Nominations for Membership
…advises the Secretary of Agriculture on strategies, policies, and programs to prevent, control, or eradicate animal diseases. The committee considers agricultural initiatives of national scope and significance and advises on…
Nut-based Feed Satisfies Trout’s Protein Requirements
…In an effort to develop ingredients high enough in protein for use as aquacultural feed, scientists at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Small Grains and Potato Germplasm Research Unit in…
RFA Fishing Sponsorship Will Promote Ethanol
…National Corn Growers Association, as well as a handful of state corn grower organizations, including those from Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Indiana and Kentucky. Further state corn grower organization support is…
Slight Decrease in Citrus Crop Forecast
Erick Candi Erick, agricultural statistics administrator with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (FDACS) Florida Agricultural Statistics Service (FASS), issued the initial citrus crop forecast of the 2016-17…