California’s Central Valley joins national network U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced three new public-private partnerships that will create economic opportunities in Elgin, Texas; Fresno, Calif.; and Chicago. The Food…
Black Friday
…And indeed Matt Shay, President of the National Retail Association, says that according to their consumer surveys it looks like people are going to follow Barbara’s advice. “they will spend…
Almond Board: A Thanksgiving Message
…While compliance is still a crucial part of its activities, the Board now engages in production, nutrition and market research, advertising and promotion in domestic and international markets, quality control…
Agri View: America’s Youth Convention
…is the National FFA Convention. They come from all over the nation. FFA, that’s Future Farmers of America, is one of the oldest youth organizations in America. Probably the largest…
Report Highlights Scientific Research
…Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s Biotechnology Regulatory Services (APHIS-BRS), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s International Services (APHIS-IS), National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), Economic Research Service (ERS),…
Pro-GMO Labeling Group Fined
…522, but didn’t register its political action committee or identify its 3,100 donors until after the election. The initiative later failed. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Next Ag Secretary Likely to have Indiana Ties
…of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives. Conner is a Purdue University graduate who has previously served as the Deputy USDA Secretary. Also on the list is Mike McCloskey, a…
Vilsack Says RFS Will Survive Trump Administration
…set at 15 billion gallons. However, the EPA proposed earlier this year to set the volume target at 14.8 billion gallons. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Japan PM Says TPP Meaningless Without U.S.
…from Mexico said at least six countries, including Japan, plan to move forward on TPP with or without the United States. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Trump Reaffirms Anti-TPP Promise
…that Asian leaders are pressing ahead with talks for the 10-nation Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership that China has backed as an alternative to the U.S.-led TPP deal. From the National…
California County Farm Bureaus Earn National Recognition
Innovative programs earned recognition for four California county Farm Bureaus in annual awards sponsored by the American Farm Bureau Federation. Winners in the County Activities of Excellence Awards will display…
Turkey Sector: Background & Statistics
…$5.71 billion Data are reported annually in the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) Poultry-Production and Value report. U.S. turkey meat production (ready-to-cook weight): 2012: 5.97 billion pounds 2013: 5.81 billion…
Changes to Improve the Prevented Planting Program
…corn, cotton, grain sorghum, rice, soybeans and wheat for 2017 as part of an effort to ensure that prevented planting factors most accurately reflect the pre-planting input costs of producers….
Brexit May Open British Farmers to GM Crops
…“open for business” when it comes to GM crops, adding “farmers would not choose to grow these unless they saw benefits.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….