…the nation’s fuel supply. National Corn Growers, National Farmers Union, and the Renewable Fuels Association are urging the EPA to follow the law and a recent court decision, and boost,…
Whole Foods Launching Plant-Based Burger Joints
…took over Whole Foods, slashing prices and offering “farm fresh” Amazon Echo smart devices at discounted prices within Whole Foods locations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
National Chicken Council to EPA: Reduce RFS Targets
…faulty assumptions about the fuel market, and” will cause economic harm and disruptions to the corn market and nation’s feed supply.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Rabobank: Cattle Herd Expansion to Continue
…beef exporter from 2017 to 2025. And, because of more beef being exported, U.S. beef producers can expect more volatility in the future. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Saudi Arabia Nearly Doubles U.S. Corn Imports In 2016/2017
…neighboring Gulf countries. While these industries are quick to adopt new technology and ideas, they are still relatively unfamiliar with U.S. co-products. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
Mexico, Canada, Committed to NAFTA, With or Without the U.S.
…either the largest or second largest export destination for U.S. agriculture, while Mexico is consistently the third largest market. Combined, they account for about one-third of U.S. agricultural exports. Since…
Some Speculate Trump May Terminate NAFTA as a Negotiation Tactic
…into whether all three parties had met their commitments. The current round of trade negotiation wraps up Today (Tuesday, September 5th). From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
American Trucking Industry Watching NAFTA Negotiations Closely
…three countries to operate much more efficiently. Audio with Bob Costello, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of the American Trucking Associations From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
Help Texas Agriculture Rebuild After Hurricane Harvey
A relief fund has been set up by the Texas Farm Bureau in response to the agricultural losses caused by Hurricane Harvey. It was the first time in over 13…
The Western View: Chile Festival
Western View California has great wine, but New Mexico folks say they have the best peppers in the world. And it’s time to celebrate that; the growers around Hatch New…
NIFA Support for Food and Agricultural National Needs Fellowship Grants Program
…along with technical knowledge in the food and agricultural disciplines so they can address the emerging agricultural challenges of the 21st century.” The National Needs Fellowship Grants Program seeks to…
Funding to Train More Than 100 Future Agricultural Science Professionals
…of plant disease resistance through bioinformatics and agricultural experiences with collaborators at the International Rice Research Institute in the Philippines. NIFA’s mission is to invest in and advance agricultural research,…
USDA to Measure Small Grains Production in California and U.S.
During the first two weeks of September, growers of small grains around the country will receive survey forms from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The…
National Food Bank Day
…share your story on social media. I’m Cathy Isom… Image credit: (lower left) Fresh produce distributed at the SF-Marin Food Bank. Photo courtesy of the CA Association of Food Banks….