…and technology to help farmers and ranchers become more efficient, nimble, and more equipped to protect the planet’s resources while producing food. While at CES, USFRA and its partners will…
Breadless Sandwiches
…potato buns. These are naturally sweet-tasting, and their natural sugars are slowly released into the bloodstream, helping to ensure a balanced and regular source of energy preventing the unwanted blood…
ChemChina-Syngenta Deal Delayed
…deal. Syngenta said in a statement the two companies remain “fully committed” to the transaction and are “confident of its closure.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
CTFC Chairman Massad Resigns
…under consideration to fill the top CFTC role on a permanent basis, according to those close to the Trump transition team. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Vilsack Expected to Become U.S. Dairy Export Council President
…after the administration.” Vilsack has publicly spoken previously, however, regarding his interest in working in farm policy once he leaves USDA. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Agriculture Growing Weary of Ag Secretary Search
…cannot come until after Trump is sworn in, most President-elect’s have announced who the nominee will be well before Inauguration Day. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Dedicated Energy Crops and Competition for Agricultural Land
by Ron Sands, Scott Malcolm, Shellye Suttles, and Elizabeth Marshall, USDA Economic Research Service What Is the Issue? Dedicated energy crops, such as switchgrass in the United States, are viewed…
Cruciferous Cauliflower
…lot of sulfur in them. Melanie Moore with USDA’s Marketing Service says that would account for the strong flavor and scent in the cooked cabbage and some of the flavor…
New Zealand Will Open to U.S. Cooked Turkey Products
…a potentially positive market for U.S. turkeys even though efforts were held up because of health concerns from New Zealand officials. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
New Congress Targeting Regulations
…The Midnight Rules Act would let Congress invalidate rules in bulk that passed in the final year of a presidential term. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Canada Books First Trade Discussion with China on Bilateral Agreement
…be included in the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between Canada and the EU, despite its exit from the European Union. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Will the Next Ag Secretary Please Stand Up?
…of Protect the Harvest and Carrie Castille (Kas-steel), former associate commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture, are leading the efforts. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Snowpack’s Statewide Water Content Below Average
Department of Water Resources (DWR) manual snow survey at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada range found a snow water equivalence of 6 inches, which is 5.3 inches less than…
GIPSA Reduces Fees for Weighing and Inspection Services
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration is reducing inspection and weighing service fees by five percent beginning January 1, 2017. The reduction will remain in…