…says the first round of talks this month will likely lay the groundwork for the negotiating topics and schedule for the renegotiation effort. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Farmers Indicate Higher Outlook on Farm Economy
…has also contributed to market volatility. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. from Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Strengthening Commodity Price Expectations Send Farmer Sentiment Higher in…
Brazil, U.S., Set for Corn Selling Showdown
…for the coming marketing year. Still, experts in the U.S. say the nation is expected to remain the world’s top supplier. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Renewable Fuels Association Calls RFS Proposal for Conventional Biofuels Justified
…platform to address trade concerns.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. from Renewable Fuels Association EPA ‘Well-Justified’ to Maintain 15 Billion Conventional Biofuel RVO in 2018 RFS,…
UF Scientists to Help California, Florida Growers Control Dangerous Avocado Pathogen
…roots of mature avocado trees. The time from infection to tree mortality ranges from four to eight weeks. by Brad Buck, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences…
How’s Your Agriculture Labor Availability?
The California Farm Bureau Federation is conducting an Agricultural Labor Availability Survey to get a better understanding of how labor concerns are affecting family farmers and ranchers in California. CFBF…
Canada Egg Production Up Nearly 5 Percent This Year
…the market. Canada also exports 35.8 million hatching eggs, with 59 percent of the hatching eggs exported to the United States. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Consumers Have Trouble Reading Food Labels
…waste. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. from Grocery Manufacturers Association New Poll on Product Date Labels Shows Confusion and Dissension Within Households A new poll shows…
Growth Energy Calls Court Decision on RVO’s a Win for Consumers
…the American Coalition for Ethanol, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization, the National Corn Growers Association, National Sorghum Producers and the Renewable Fuels Association filed the petition. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor…
South Korea Asks for KORUS Review Delay
…was $27.7 billion last year. Korea is currently the fifth largest U.S. agricultural export market, with beef leading the way. Based on the trade agreement, the two countries must meet…
Perdue: No Signs Mexico Will Buy South America’s Corn, Soybeans
…says Mexico could purchase from Argentina or Brazil beginning in August or September. Overall, Mexico and Canada represent nearly one-third of the total U.S. ag exports. From the National Association…
Poultry Producers Comment on NAFTA Renegotiation Plans
…poultry exporting nations in the world. Mexico is the largest export market for the U.S. poultry industry, and Canada is the second largest export market. From the National Association of…
Agricultural Chemical Use Survey Results Released
…Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is the federal government’s official source of statistics about on-farm and post-harvest commercial fertilizer and pesticide use and pest management practices. NASS conducts agricultural chemical use…
Wind Power Advancing in U.S.
A new report from the American Wind Energy Association finds 357 megawatts in new wind energy projects were brought online during the second quarter of the year. Nationally, the U.S….