…excessive import permit fees and high tariffs on agricultural products. U.S. pork producers currently face retaliatory tariffs in key export markets, such as China and Mexico, at a time of…
Perdue to Keynote United Fresh Event
…leader” for agriculture, applauding his work to help “the administration and Congress both to understand the importance of feeding the world.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Holstein Cows
Holstein Cow Pixabay Everett Griner talks about Holstein cows in today’s Agri View. Everett fills us in about what really distinguishes these cows from others. I don’t know how many…
Celebrating National Bourbon Day
…United States. To legally be a considered Bourbon, it must be 51 percent corn, stored in new (not aged) charred-oak barrels, distilled no more than 160 proof and barreled at…
USDA Lowers Corn, Soybeans, Projected Ending Stocks
The Department of Agriculture lowered 2017/2018 ending stocks for corn and soybeans in its latest monthly World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimates. USDA reduced ending stocks for corn 105 million…
Livestock Groups Happy with FMD Funding in Farm Bill
…world. NPPC says that currently the United States does not have access to enough FMD vaccine to handle more than a small, localized outbreak. Studies show that an FMD outbreak…
Chief Ag Negotiator Says It’s “Time to Play Offense”
…in Chinese discussions for more than 15 years. He told AgDay TV at the World Pork Expo that it’s not going to be a fast process. Doud says his most…
Agri View: Staggering Food Waste
Shutterstock Everett Griner dives into the world of statistics today talking about the staggering waste of food in today’s Agri View. Food is not the only thing wasted. Everett tells…
FMD Language In Senate Agriculture Panel’s Farm Bill
…the world. Committee Chairman Pat Roberts, R-Kan., and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., said the agriculture panel will mark up its bill June 13. The full House is expected to…
Celebrating June as Mango Month
…of the most popular fruits in the world. Along with their sumptuous tropical flavor, they are packed full of nutrition. Mangos contain over 20 different vitamins and minerals. One cup…
Bayer Closes Monsanto Acquisition
…because we will be even better placed to help the world’s farmers grow more healthy and affordable food in a sustainable manner. As a leading innovation engine in agriculture, we…
Canada Seeking Answers Regarding U.S. Farmer Support Funds
…request through the World Trade Organization last week. Canada’s written question asked the United States to explain the U.S. Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, in which Congress lifted certain restrictions…
National Pork Board Elects New Officers
…World Pork Expo. Rommereim is the owner, manager and operator of Highland Swine, which markets 10,000 pigs annually. He also grows corn and soybeans, as well as has a cow/calf…
USDA and FDA Announce Key Step to Advance Collaborative Efforts to Streamline Produce Safety Requirements for Farmers
As part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s ongoing effort to make the oversight of food safety stronger and more efficient, USDA and…