…the market. Canada also exports 35.8 million hatching eggs, with 59 percent of the hatching eggs exported to the United States. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Consumers Have Trouble Reading Food Labels
…interesting poll findings include: Older Americans are slightly more likely to keep food longer, while younger Americans are more likely to throw food away earlier based on the date label….
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
…a “horrible deal that’s left America destroyed,” back in May. South Korea is the sixth-largest trading partner with the U.S. However, the USTR office says America’s trade deficit with Korea…
Perdue: No Signs Mexico Will Buy South America’s Corn, Soybeans
…the upcoming North American Free Trade Agreement renegotiations. USGC said there are indications Mexico is seriously looking for alternative suppliers for not just corn but other grain products. The Council…
Poultry Producers Comment on NAFTA Renegotiation Plans
…Coalition referred to the North American Free Trade Agreement (“NAFTA”) as a “bonanza for American Agriculture.” The National Chicken Council (NCC), USA Poultry & Egg Export Council (USAPEEC), and the…
Agricultural Chemical Use Survey Results Released
…suppression practice of applying various pesticides to keep pests from becoming resistant was used on 73 percent of acres. About the Survey The Agricultural Chemical Use Program of USDA’s National…
Wind Power Advancing in U.S.
A new report from the American Wind Energy Association finds 357 megawatts in new wind energy projects were brought online during the second quarter of the year. Nationally, the U.S….
Grains Council Meeting in Vancouver
…growing influence in global trade and the U.S. approach to trade policy negotiations, including the coming modernization of the North American Free Trade Agreement. Advisory teams for USGC are also…
Farmers Union Relieved by Failed ACA Repeal Vote
…now looks forward to working towards a bipartisan solution that improves access to affordable, high-quality health care for family farmers, ranchers, and rural Americans. From the National Association of Farm…
Trucks Carry Majority of NAFTA Freight
…Broadcasting News Service. from Bureau of Transportation Statistics May 2017 North American Freight Numbers View Table Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, TransBorder Freight Data, https://transborder.bts.gov/programs/international/transborder/ Download Excel Tables U.S.-NAFTA…
Japan Beef Tariff Increase Highlights Need for Trade Agreement
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says the increased tariff on beef imports to Japan underscores the “urgent need” for a bilateral trade agreement between Japan and the United States. Japan…
Tax Reform Crucial for America’s Farmers, Ranchers
…action may be attributed to Zippy Duvall, President, American Farm Bureau Federation: “America’s farmers and ranchers are encouraged to see that key congressional leaders and the administration understand how important…
Valuable Crops to Consider Growing
…the retail market. Goji Berries (Wolfberries) Goji Berries is a “superfood” is grown primarily in China, but the plant is equally well-adapted in North America. Dried organic goji berries regularly…