The incoming Donald Trump administration has a ban in place preventing lobbyists from working in the administration. Chris Novak, National Corn Growers Association CEO, says that’s going to present challenges….
La Nina May Be Fizzling Out
There could be agricultural implications if current forecasts for La Nina turn out to be true. La Nina…
Almond Assessment Increase Approved
…new, innovative marketing programs. Strain on agricultural resources has never been higher. Almonds are currently California’s highest-value agricultural crop, and soon they will be its largest acreage crop, putting the…
Food Prices Down as Biodiesel Production Grows
…From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: National Biodiesel Board Food Prices Merrier as Biodiesel Production Grows As Americans set the table for another holiday meal this…
Cardiovascular Disease and Red Meat Consumption
…pork. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Purdue University Nutrition data review shows red meat has neutral effect on cardiovascular disease risk factors Consuming red meat…
HPAI Outbreaks in Asia, Europe Prompting Biosecurity Measures
…the wake of the confirmation of HPAI along with additional import bans of poultry from a growing list of affected countries. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
USCA Requests Status on U.S. Beef Trade with China
The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association last week requested an update on the status of trade negotiations with China about the export of U.S. beef. In a letter sent to Agriculture Secretary…
U.S. Scores Big WTO Win Against Indonesian Agricultural Trade Restrictions
…victory to the U.S. and New Zealand. Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today newsletter reports the ruling could help grow U.S. exports of a broad range of agricultural products to Indonesia…
Canada-U.S. Trade Not Broken, No Need for Trump Fix
…Nine million Americans depend directly on exports to Canada, while 35 states have Canada as their top customer, according to Freeland. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
The Western View: Christmas
…hours a day. There is a fee ($49) for the service. Their phone number is 855-764-7661. I’m Len Wilcox and Merry Christmas from the Western View, published by AgNet West….
U.S. Hogs and Pigs Inventory Up 4 Percent
…Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). Other key findings in the report were: Of the 71.5 million hogs and…
Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board Appointments Named
…own resources to develop new markets, strengthen existing markets, and conduct important research and promotion activities. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service provides oversight, paid for by industry assessments, which ensures fiscal…
USDA: $5 Million in Funds for Smart Technology Innovations in Agriculture
…generation of internet-connected agricultural implements and resources through the Cyber Physical Systems program. Funding for this program is made through NIFA’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), authorized by the…
Santa’s Reindeer Cleared for Entry Into California
…for breeding purposes while in the state. They are, however, invited to partake of the Golden State’s famous and varied agricultural bounty if they need to refuel. “We consider it…