…to reflect regional differences. The reason is that some areas of the country grow their own feed while other areas purchase most of their feed. From the National Association of…
Ten Things Canada Wants From NAFTA Modernization
…together a process to regulate anti-dumping. “Outside of the dairy bubble, we have a lot in common, with a lot of things we agree on,” Haney says. From the National…
Cautious Optimism Ahead in Grain, Ethanol Markets
…wheat market. Soybean farmers are chasing Brazil, the world’s top supplier, but growing demand for livestock feed will help sustain growth. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NAFTA Withdrawal Contingency Plans
…that he expects the NAFTA negotiations to succeed. “There’ll be some nervous bumps along the road, in the meantime,” Perdue says. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA to Measure Final 2017 Row Crop Production and Grain Stocks with Two End-of-Year Surveys
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is encouraging producers to respond to two upcoming surveys – the December Agricultural Survey and the County Agricultural Production Survey…
USDA Invests in Integrated Pest Management for Increased Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced grants to bring safer, more effective pest management approaches to farms and communities. “Insects, weeds,…
USDA Chief Scientist Responds to WHO Antibiotic Recommendations
…and resistance, and we need to continue to develop alternative therapies for the prevention, treatment, and control of diseases in animals.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Working on Sugar Support Programs Before 2018 Farm Bill
…that “a better name would be the ‘Sugar Farmer Bankruptcy Bill’ because that’s exactly what the Foxx plan is designed to do.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
Asian Trip Highlights Lack of Trade Deals with America
…policy risks putting the U.S. in a weaker position as other countries get together to negotiate trade deals without American involvement. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
House Ag Committee Leaders Call for NAFTA Conclusion
…NAFTA negotiations is hurting American exports in an increasingly competitive international economy. U.S. Grains Council President and CEO Tom Sleight said the South American grain companies are improving their competitiveness…
Grain Exports Provide $55.5 Billion in Economic Output
…the rural communities they live in, and the nation as a whole. Research commissioned by the U.S. Grains Council and the National Corn Growers Association provided concrete numbers to the…
NIFA to Invest in Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced a competitive opportunity to conduct research on the environmental effects of genetically engineered (GE) organisms, including…
Soilless Production Falls Under Organic Certification
A group of proposals aimed at banning soilless production from being eligible for organic certification by the USDA was recently voted down by the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). The…
Less Than Two Percent of Food Violates Pesticide Residue Standards
…zero pesticide residue. That means less than two percent of domestic food and 10 percent of imported food violated EPA standards. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….