…Faso, representing New York’s 19th District Roger Marshall, representing Kansas’ 1st District Conaway also announced that Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (R-PA), who chaired the Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry…
National Chicken Council Calls for Balance between Animal Care, Environmental, Economic Impact in Chicken Production
New study reveals negative sustainability implications of “slower growing” raising methods; NCC supports more research on chicken welfare NCC urges consumers, the foodservice and retail industries, and non-governmental organizations to…
Analysts Watching Ending Stocks in Thursday USDA Reports
…per acre yield, and 468 million bushels in ending stocks. Wheat ending stocks estimates put the number at 1.14 billion bushels. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Ag Producer Sentiment Improves in December
…percent. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Purdue University/CME Group Post-Election Improvement in Ag Producer Sentiment Continues in December by James Mintert, David Widmar, Michael Langemeier…
Merger Cases Go Before the EU
…in serious doubts about the deal being approved. The companies still have time to make another offer to alleviate EU concerns. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
2017 Crop Price Outlook Still Below Average
…and increasing Chinese demand is becoming doubtful, so grain and oilseed markets will continue along their current trends for those reasons. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Pig Farmers Complying with New VFD Requirements
…National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: National Pork Board Pig Farmers Very Aware of and Complying with New Antibiotic Rules Survey found 95 percent ready for full compliance…
Water Action Plan Progress Highlighted
…overarching goals designed to bring sustainability to California’s water resources and restoration to its most important ecosystems. The plan’s major goals include making conservation a way of life, increasing regional…
Immigration Reform Good for U.S. Economy, Agriculture
…The Economics, The Media, The Politics Tom Hertz, economist at the USDA’s Economic Research Service, explained trends in the farm workforce, including declining immigration rates and rising labor costs. Even…
Avocado Skin Care
…you might not have thought to purchase this brilliant green fruit for your natural lifestyle options, you might want to reconsider. Almost as effective as the red light therapy at…
Efforts in Senate to Curb Antiquities Act Abuses
…Chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, along with 25 co-sponsors. The bill would require congressional and state approval to designate a new monument. “Executive branch abuse of…
November Pork Exports Set Record
…of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: U.S. Meat Export Federation November Pork Exports Set New Record; Beef Exports also Strong U.S. red meat exports continued to build momentum in November,…
USDA Wants Dismissal of “Pork, the Other White Meat” Lawsuit
…limitations, that the plaintiffs didn’t show standing necessary to file the lawsuit, and didn’t show they were harmed by the sale. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Congress Trying to “REIN” in Regulations
…joined 23 other Senators in introducing a similar bill in the Senate, but Democrats are expected to block the bill there. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….