…supply, and China was the second largest market for American ag exports in 2015 to the tune of $23.5 billion. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Ag Groups Host Events at Party Conventions
…of American agriculture. The Great American Farm Luncheon will take place at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday, July 20 in Cleveland. The Leaders of American Agriculture cocktail reception will…
House Passes GMO Labeling Bill
The national GMO labeling law now heads to the president’s desk. The House quickly passed the version of the law that was passed by the Senate last week. GMO Labeling…
NIFA Announces Funding
NIFA Announces $8.3 Million in Available Funding to Support Innovative Small Businesses The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced more than $8.3 million…
NMPF on Passage of Biotech Labeling Bill
…area. National Milk greatly appreciates the efforts of members of both the House and Senate on this issue, which unfortunately has been one of the most challenging – and important…
National Hot Dog Day
Today is National Hot Dog Day. This day was created by The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council. Cathy Isom tells us about celebrating one of America’s favorite summer sandwiches….
Agri View: Cotton Harvesting
Everett Griner talks about the big changes in cotton harvesting in today’s Agri View. Cotton Harvesting From: National Cotton Council of America Cotton: From Field to Fabric Harvesting While harvesting…
U.S. Chicken Consumption Continues to Increase
Chicken consumption in the United States continues to increase, according to the National Chicken Council. New research announced Monday at the 2016 Chicken Marketing Summit shows nine out of ten…
Consumers Backing Away from Higher-Priced, Cage-Free Eggs
…have prompted some producers to delay or even cancel their orders for cage-free equipment from leading providers of cage-free housing. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service…
Cargill Selling Texas Feedlot Businesses
…approximately 90 people who currently work at Cargill’s Bovina and Dalhart feed yards will be offered positions with Friona Industries. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service…
China Reports Soft Inflation Data
…analysts had expected a 2.5 percent drop. However, that figure stands as an improvement from a 2.8 percent drop in May. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service…
Mid-Year Field Crop and Acreage Production
…up by 7 percent from 2015. Cotton: California’s cotton growers planted 55 thousand acres of Upland cotton and 155 thousand acres of American Pima cotton in 2016. Upland acreage is…
Cotton Crop Condition Takes Small Hit
The condition of the nation’s cotton crop has taken a small hit over the last week. Gary Crawford has the story. Cotton Crop Condition Takes Small Hit…
Partnership Keeps Pressure on Nut Cargo Theft
…trend information, both organizations hope that the state of California will recognize the need for additional resources, including a cargo theft crime task force. CargoNet hosts a national cargo theft…