…American economy,” according to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack. Vilsack says the Brazilian market offers excellent long-term potential for U.S. beef exporters. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Japan Wheat Imports
Japan Stopping Some U.S. Wheat Imports over Fears of GM Wheat Japan is halting imports of western white and feed wheat from the U.S. Pacific coast after unapproved genetically-modified crops…
GMO Bill Puts Labeling Efforts in Holding Pattern
…GMO’s are safe for consumption, pro-labeling groups argue that safe or not, consumers have a right now what’s in their food. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
5th Annual Kids’ “State Dinner”
…agricultural, historical, and cultural significance of their communities through food. I had the pleasure of meeting many amazing young chefs in attendance, including 11-year-old Abhijith from Missouri, who incorporated local…
Lower Hog Prices
…2016 production forecasts call for 25 billion pounds of pork, up two percent from 2015 which was also a record-breaking year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
U.S. Grains Council Elects New Chairman
…as well as continue to tell consumers about the efforts of the American grain industry to produce reliable and high-quality crops. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Survey Shows Cover Crops Boost Yields
…using cover crops. The American Seed Trade Association says multi-year data shows increasing yields as cover crops are planted year after year. Farmers surveyed said their use of cover crops…
Ag Appropriations Bill Still Undecided
…protections to poultry growers while they negotiate with processors. That language is not included with the Senate version of the bill. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Freight Cars Can Wait on American Railroads
…industry. After the proposal was withdrawn, the freight industry said it will comply with current law while assessing its legal options. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Pesticide Information for Schools Pilot Project
Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner Eric Lauritzen Assembles Team for Pesticide Information for Schools Pilot Project Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner Eric Lauritzen has assembled a team of experts to launch a…
Fresno Food Expo Reports Record Year
…for Trade Development and the Western United States Agricultural Trade Association in an effort to spur exporting, not only in California, but the United States as a whole. The Expo…
Oregon State Fair to Feature Prize Winning Marijuana Plants
…the fair is moving in the “direction that the entire state is moving.” The fair opens August 26th in Salem, Oregon. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Farmers Increasing Rye Plantings
…sales increased nine percent on the year to $4.1 billion in June, topping the six percent demand growth for total spirits. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Rural for Hillary Group Forms at DNC
…Coalition, Naples, N.Y., and Colleen Landkamer, Rural advocate and past President of the National Association of Counties, Blue Earth County, MN. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….