…Agriculture (USDA) and compiled by the United States Meat Export Federation (USMEF), exports of beef were up nine percent versus the same time last year. There were 105,486 metric tons…
USDA Decides Not to Impose Additional Regulatory Requirements for Organic Producers and Handlers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the decision to withdraw the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices (OLPP) final rule published on January 19, 2017. The rule would have increased…
Celebrating National Plant a Flower Day
…Zones in your area check out USDA.gov to learn more. Then, use the hashtag #NationalPlantaFlowerDay to share with your family, friends and the world on social media. I’m Cathy Isom……
USDA Trims Red Meat Production Numbers
USDA slightly reduced its projections for red meat and poultry production in 2018. The forecast is slightly lower than last month, primarily due to a drop in beef production, which…
USDA Report Indicates Increased Corn Demand
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) has increased corn demand in it’s latest forecast for the 2017-18 crop year. The monthly World Agriculture Supply and Demand report increased exports of corn…
More Definitive Food Profiles
…agency. Daily, ARS focuses on solutions to agricultural problems affecting America. Each dollar invested in agricultural research results in $20 of economic impact. By Dennis O’Brien, USDA Agricultural Research Service…
Ethanol Industry Workers, Veterans Ask Trump To Support RFS
…manufacturing sector, and America’s farmers. Just last evening, USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue again affirmed the administration’s support for a robust RFS,” said RFA President and CEO Bob Dinneen. “The U.S….
Vote on a California Federal Milk Marketing Order Moves Closer
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that a vote on a California Federal Milk Marketing Order (FFMO) is expected to occur later this year. The FMMO had…
Former Ag Secretary to Run for Senate Seat
…acquitted of all charges in 1998. After resigning the USDA post amidst the controversies, Espy returned to Mississippi where he has worked as a lawyer. Mississippi will hold a special…
USDA Offers Renewal Options for Expiring Conservation Stewardship Contracts
…also enable producers to see potential payment scenarios for conservation early in the process. Producers interested in CSP are recommended to contact their local USDA service center or visit www.nrcs.usda.gov/GetStarted….
California Strawberry Commission Website Offers Improved Grower Resources
…information collected by USDA, appear to be the most popular. “We now have live, real-time updated, interactive reports that are daily price-and-volume, the national berry report, as well as the…
USDA Announces More Local Control for School Meal Operations
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Steve Censky announced two new efforts to provide states and school districts with additional flexibility and support to operate more efficient school meal…
NCBA President Has Ambitious Goals for 2018
…the way from EPA, Department of Interior, USDA, right on down.” As NCBA President, Kester oversees the association on behalf of America’s one million cattle farmers and ranchers. Kester has…
USDA Helps Cotton Producers Maintain, Expand Domestic Market
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced at the 66th Annual Mid-South Farm and Gin Show the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking action to assist cotton producers through…