…is just one important piece of a broader national effort to expand our ethanol infrastructure throughout our country.” Acting Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Michael Scuse at a Sheets convenience store/gas…
Cautious Optimism Ahead in Dairy Prices
…farms isn’t new, but some non-traditional dairy states like Colorado and South Dakota are drawing possible relocation interest from dairy farmers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Ag Groups React to New GIPSA Rules
…Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack outlined some of the new proposals and Ag groups are worried. Dave Warner of the National Pork Producers Council says the interim rule allows individual farmers…
What Does President Trump Mean for Canada
…anywhere with Trump in office, so that means Canada has to think about possibly negotiating separate deals with Japan and Mexico. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Soybean Group Wants TPP Vote in Lame-Duck Session
…markets around the world. 95 percent of consumers around the world live outside the U.S. borders, so passing TPP will open up international markets and boost farm exports by $4.4…
USDA WASDE Report At a Glance
…value (STRV) because of earlier-than-forecast harvesting taking place in September, consequently increasing the 2015/16 beet sugar production total by that same amount. Cotton: This month’s 2016/17 U.S. cotton estimates include…
What Does Trump Win Mean for Ag
…off from the food title. The 70-member Ag Advisory Council says Trump and Pence will likely stick to their support of safety net programs like crop insurance. From the National…
Big Increases for Corn, Cotton and Rice
…expected to total 378 thousand tons, up 43 percent from last year. Cotton – Upland cotton harvested acreage is at 65 thousand, which is up 41 percent from 2015. Yield…
Peterson Named U.S. Wheat Associates President in 2017
…would do “all he can” to continue the organizations service to U.S. wheat farmers and overseas customers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: U.S. Wheat Associates…
West Coast Ports Improving Infrastructure, but More Needed
…operations. All 13 also reported increased costs or a decline in revenues. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Government Accountability Office WEST COAST PORTS: Better Supply…
September Meat Exports Strong
…are hitting the market. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: U.S. Meat Export Federation September Results Show Strong Third Quarter for Red Meat Exports September was…
States Join Dow-DuPont Merger Probe
…week because the companies failed to provide crucial data needed for the review. The EU investigation is expected to continue and wrap up sometime next year. From the National Association…
With Election Day Over, Farm Groups Push for TPP
…Producers Council and the National Corn Growers Association are pressing the current Congress to consider and approve the trade deal during the lame-duck session. The fate of TPP remains uncertain,…
Election Results Not a Factor in Early Farm Bill Discussions
…Farm Bill expires in 2018, but planning is already under way for a new farm bill by agriculture groups and lawmakers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….