…booked to come into Brazil, but officials say another 12 shipments may be needed before Brazil begins harvesting its own crop. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
North Carolina Flooding Kills Thousands of Livestock
…for the second year in a row. Ten straight days of rains in 2015 ruined the harvest in eastern North Carolina. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Largest Hog Processor to Reopen Thursday
…year. Buying interest outside of corrective trade in the industry probably won’t pick up until the supply backlog is worked through. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
USDA WASDE Report at a Glance
…increased competitiveness in export markets, and stronger exports will help support prices of those products. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. The current World Agricultural Supply and…
Advisory Committee on Animal Health Seeks Nominations for Membership
…expire for the current members of the Committee in 2017. The Secretary will select up to 20 members from across the agricultural community, including producers, processors, marketers, researchers, State and…
Nut-based Feed Satisfies Trout’s Protein Requirements
…In an effort to develop ingredients high enough in protein for use as aquacultural feed, scientists at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Small Grains and Potato Germplasm Research Unit in…
RFA Fishing Sponsorship Will Promote Ethanol
The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) is proud to announce it will be a co-title sponsor of the Crappie Masters Tournament Trail this year with Bass Pro Shops, in an effort…
Western View: Feds Easing Growing Restrictions on Marijuana
…in California would be big business, and is projected to dwarf revenues from states that already have legalized markets. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West….
Slight Decrease in Citrus Crop Forecast
Erick Candi Erick, agricultural statistics administrator with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (FDACS) Florida Agricultural Statistics Service (FASS), issued the initial citrus crop forecast of the 2016-17…
No Reason to ‘Bee’ Worried
…blog adds the listing of the Hawaii species is likely an indicator that the other 3,993 bee species are doing fine. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Wheat Import Forecast Trimmed for Egypt
…from the previous season to 8.6 million metric tons. That is just below USDA’s official 8.75 million metric ton import outlook. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Support for Government Intervention in Nutrition Doubles
…respondents support excluding soft drinks and empty-calorie foods from SNAP. For Democrats, 34 percent were in favor, 13 percent strongly opposed. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Syngenta Confirms Takeover Funding OK
…biggest overseas offer ever made by a Chinese company and was expected to be completed by the end of this year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Study Shows Billions in Losses to U.S. Dairy Industry
…U.S. dairy trade associations: the National Milk Producers Federation, the U.S. Dairy Export Council and the International Dairy Foods Association. Released along with the analysis were statements from members of…