…paying off, according to a recent U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) study. Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists released the arundo gall wasp and the arundo scale several years ago as…
U.S. Coffee Demand Growing
The International Coffee Organization says coffee consumption in the United States is expected to grow at two percent a year until 2020. The United States is the world’s largest national…
Export Exchange Wrapping Up
…our agricultural system and our entire economy to be relegated to the kind of hyperbolic, overblown and ultimately counterproductive political rhetoric.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Ag Mega-Mergers Delayed
…lead the EU to demand concessions. One analyst expects the deal to be completed within the second half of next year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Syngenta Files Appeal
…claims the lawsuits lacks merit and that the Agrisure Viptera trait was commercialized in full compliance with regulatory and legal requirements. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Estate Tax Proposed Changes Would Lose Court Battles
…issue has been a source of litigation against the IRS, and courts have routinely held that the valuation discount is reasonable. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Federal Reserve: December Next Rate Boost?
…take policy actions at any meeting, but I think there are some advantages, in my own mind, around a press conference.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Bullish Agribusiness Opportunities Exist
…than 200 international buyers and end-users of coarse grains and co-products from more than 35 countries are in attendance at the conference. There are a number of forces impacting agribusiness,…
Improve Energy Efficiency, Adopt Renewable Energy Systems
…installing renewable energy systems and energy efficiency solutions. When businesses lower their energy costs, they are also able to expand their services and contribute to stronger local economies.” Nationwide, USDA…
Advisory Committee on Agriculture Statistics to Meet
…Agriculture; County Estimates and Farm Structure Panel update; response rate research; big data overview; National Agricultural Statistics Service’s (NASS) communications plan; a new online Census response tool; and the Agricultural…
Extension Educators Receive National Honors
…Extension Award is a prestigious national recognition given annually to one Cooperative Extension professional for visionary leadership, excellence in programming and positive impact on their community. The National Extension Diversity…
American Butter Institute Board Elects New Leadership
…president, Irv Holmes of Challenge Dairy Products in Dublin, Calif., was recognized for his term of service to the board. Tom Balmer will continue his role as ABI’s Executive Director….
‘Stealth Visits’ Concern the Livestock Industry
…of “trying to destroy animal agriculture” (as stated by Hsiung at the 2016 Animal Rights National Conference). The Alliance urges law enforcement and policymakers to take a strong stance against…
Los Angeles Schools Reconsider Flavored Milk
…of that is plain milk that schools are encouraged by federal law to offer, but that students are not enthusiastically drinking. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….