…has previously headed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and is a member of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Cargill, BASF Developing Omega-3 Rich Canola
This replacement oil would ease harvesting pressure on wild fish populations A new groundbreaking type of canola in development by Cargill could give aquaculture farmers a more sustainable way to…
Commodity Classic Announces Registration & Housing Opening Date
…largest farmer-led, farmer-focused convention and trade show, produced by the National Corn Growers Association, American Soybean Association, National Association of Wheat Growers, National Sorghum Producers, and Association of Equipment Manufacturers….
Spread Cheer, Not Invasive Hungry Pests, This Holiday Season
…back and other valuable travel tips. International Gift-Giving: International customs are fun to keep, but be careful not to send or accept greenery, seeds, trees or plants, including citrus, across…
National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board Nominees Sought
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is asking fluid milk processors and other interested parties to nominate candidates to serve on the National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board. Agriculture Secretary…
Growth of U.S. Dairy Exports
…future. Despite being one of the top milk-producing countries and home to an extensive milk-processing sector, historically, the United States did not play a major role in international dairy trade….
Agriculture Education Helping Grow the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced grants to support public secondary schools, non-profits, community and junior colleges, and four-year colleges and universities…
Research to Support Healthy Agroecosystems
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced 18 grants totaling more than $6.7 million for research to discover how components of the agroecosystem,…
GAO Says RFS Likely to Fall Short of Greenhouse Gas Goal
…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
Indonesia plans to halt imports of corn by 2018 “at the latest,” according to the country’s agriculture minister. Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today reports Indonesia’s government is working to boost…
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
…traits will operate in a “predictable, transparent, and scientific manner.” Vilsack says the U.S. will be watching China’s National Biosafety Committee meeting next month and expects the remaining eight biotech…
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’
…America would damage its longstanding ties with Asia. China’s Foreign Affairs Committee chair said a trade war is not something China wants, but while referring to Trumps campaign pledges regarding…