During the first two weeks of September, growers of small grains around the country will receive survey forms from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The…
August Dairy Market Report
…the second quarter. Year-over-year losses in shipments to Japan accounted for almost half of the drop in exports of Cheddar and total American-type natural cheese, which includes Cheddar. Fresh cheese,…
ChemChina / Syngenta Merger
…use of available resources. Through world class science and innovative crop solutions, our 28,000 people in over 90 countries are working to transform how crops are grown. We are committed…
Smart Snacks in School
…in School also support efforts by school food service staff, school administrators, teachers, parents and the school community, all working hard to instill healthy habits in students. Nutrition Standards for…
U.S. Egg Production up Nine Percent in July
…and Pacific Northwest by 11 percent. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Chickens and Eggs Released August 22, 2016, by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Agricultural…
Pesticide Resistant Whitefly Poses Threat to U.S. Crops
…state, including residences, wholesale nurseries and retail plant outlets. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: University of Florida/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center BEMISIA Biotype-Q or…
John Deere Slowing Tractor, Combine Production
…National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: The De Moines Register Deere layoffs 145 workers in Waterloo, Davenport by Donnelle Eller, staff writer for The De Moines Register John…
U.S. Panel Clears Syngenta Takeover by ChemChina
…subject to “anti-trust review by numerous regulators around the world and other customary closing conditions.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Read more about the merger….
Senator Says TPP Will be A ‘Challenge’
…out a lot of hope that we can get TPP done — but that doesn’t mean that I can’t be wrong.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Vietnam: TPP Not Open for Renegotiation
…Obama Administration is expected to send a bill that would authorize the trade agreement to Congress following the November elections. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. …
New MyPlate Resources for Families
MyPlate has new resources for families working together toward a healthier lifestyle. It’s that time again…back-to-school season is upon us. It’s an exciting time of year for kids, offering a…
Canada Records Records Beef Herd Increase
…half of 2016, down 0.1 percent from the same period in 2015. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Statistics Canada Livestock estimates, July 1, 2016 On…
U.S. Beef Gaining Market Share in Japan
…world’s leading importers of beef. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Global Meat News US beef growing in Japan By Oscar Rousseau, writer for Global Meat…
Federal Review of Cattle Markets to Last Months
…overall average daily volume. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Meat and Poultry GAO to review cattle pricing by the Meat and Poultry Staff The US…