U.S. farmers spent far less on agriculture production in 2015 compared to 2014, according to the Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. A new report shows farmers spent $362.8…
CME ‘Enhancing’ Live Cattle Markets
In response to feedback from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and independent studies by Informa Economics, CME Group Friday announced what it calls enhancements to the live cattle futures market….
Bayer AG Conducting Due Diligence on Monsanto
…Bayer the largest seed supplier and a pioneer of crop biotechnology, and create the world’s largest producer of seeds and pesticides. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Iowa Processor Introduces “Non-GMO” Pork
…company. Beeler’s is a six-generation family operation with nationwide distribution. The Heluka-brand pork will be available through select retailers and restaurants. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Japanese Learn About Biotech, Biofuels
…Renewable Fuels Association and also traveled to a CHS ethanol plant in Illinois. The tour concluded on Friday with a visit to North Carolina State University. A Grains Council spokesperson…
Agri View: Politics and Cuban Trade
…Congress approved a bill to allow the sale of agricultural products and medicine to Cuba. And just this year a measure to fund a bill to study and begin to…
Pruning Frequency Study at Pecan Conference
A pruning trial led the information at this years California Pecan Growers Association’s conference. Different pruning frequency was the focus of the trial and some results showed improved nut quality….
Update On Western Wildfire Season
Western wildfire activity continues to grow with eight type one fire incidents taking place as of Thursday. Rod Bain has the story. Update On Western Wildfire Season…
California Wine Shows Strength in Challenging Economy
…billion annually to the state’s economy and $114.1 billion annually to the U.S. economy according to a new report commissioned by Wine Institute and the California Association of Winegrape Growers….
The People’s Department: A New Era for Civil Rights at USDA
…National Black Farmers Association — a community organization founded in the 1990s with a mission to break down barriers to USDA programs. In February, I traveled to Moncks Corner, South…
Vilsack Could Play Key Role in Clinton Administration
…between Cheryl Mills, Clinton’s chief of staff at the State Department, and Tom Nides, Clinton’s deputy secretary of state for management. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
McDonald’s Completes Move Away from Antibiotics in Chicken
…and “satisfy increasingly conscientious customers,” according to the Wall Street Journal. The change will affect 50 percent of the restaurant’s menu. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Global Food Prices Slightly Lower
…However, dairy priced increased by 3.2 percent on average, and meat prices climbed 1.3 percent from June. Sugar prices increased one percent from the previous month. From the National Association…
Farm Credit System Loan Volume Up
…Credit Banks Funding Corporation, Tracey McCabe, says “despite continued lower agricultural commodity prices and global economic challenges, the overall credit quality of the System’s loan portfolio remained favorable.” 2016 first…