…of the northern United States, from the northern Great Plains to the Appalachian Mountains, the average soybean yield is estimated at a record high 52.1 bushels per acre, 4.1 bushels…
River-Flow Plan Moves to Written Comment Stage
…effects on farmers and ranchers,” Wilbur said. David Ahlem, president and chief executive officer of Hilmar Cheese Co., said reduced water supplies for dairies would affect the regional economy. “If…
Dairy Groups Support Senate Bill
…United Kingdom. The Baldwin legislation comes one month after Reps. Mike Simpson (R-ID) and Peter Welch (D-VT), supported by a bipartisan coalition of 32 other members of the House, sent…
U.S. Shipping Eggs to South Korea
The United States is shipping near three million eggs to South Korea to help the nation cope with its worst-ever bird flu epidemic. South Korea’s two major airlines will each…
U.S. Grains Council Calls China Actions on DDGS Restricting
…corn events, which last happened in 2014. Sleight says the protectionist trade restrictions by China are “based on false allegations” and do not benefit China or the United States. From…
China’s Pork Imports Rise Along with Production Costs
…domestic supply. Imports declined during 2009-10 when China banned pork from the United States—the main supplier at the time—over an alleged disease concern, but imports rebounded after the ban was…
Canada’s Protectionist Policies Will Harm U.S. Economy
…the United States. These policies are in direct violation of Canada’s trade commitments under the North American Free Trade Act (NAFTA) and the World Trade Organization, said IDFA, NMPF, NASDA…
Western View: Drought-Busting Rain?
…that we will learn from the lessons of the past. But right now, I’m just glad for the rain. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West….
National Chicken Council Calls for Balance between Animal Care, Environmental, Economic Impact in Chicken Production
…from an academic advisory panel consisting of poultry welfare experts and veterinarians from across the United States. “NCC will continue to be in the business of providing and respecting consumer…
Water Action Plan Progress Highlighted
…Department of Food and Agriculture. “We built momentum in 2016 that we intend to maintain in 2017 and beyond,” said California Natural Resources Secretary John Laird. “United by the Water…
U.S.-Cuba Agricultural Trade Poised for Growth
…consumers can also look forward to specialty exports like Cuban rum and cigars with improved trade relations. Marri Carrow, Western Hemisphere regional director for the U.S. Grains Council, said grain…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Board Appointments
…member; and Bruce Dooyema, Sioux Center, Iowa, alternate. Western States – Roy Patterson, Lewistown, Texas, member; and David Elbel, College Station, Texas, alternate. The Secretary did not appoint a member…
Farmers Urge Their Peers to Define ‘Sustainability’ for Themselves
…shared how dairy farmers are making the most of farm byproducts that would go to waste otherwise. “Dairies are big users of feed byproducts. Cottonseed is one of the big…
Smithfield Cutting Back on Gestation Crates
…gestation crates, Smithfield Foods / Murphy Brown pig breeding facility, Waverly, Virginia, United States. November / December 2010. Source Humane Society of the United States. From: Smithfield Foods Smithfield Foods…