…essential for production agriculture. “Bringing together the Agriculture Department, the Federal Communications Commission and public and private stakeholders to address the needs of precision agriculture ensures current and future generations…
RFA Develops ‘Ethanol in the Classroom’ Program for Students
…journey to showcase how ethanol works and positively affects the world around them. They are tomorrow’s drivers. Education is key and we want to make sure everyone, young and old,…
New York Times: How NAFTA Shapes Beer, Bacon and Blue Jeans Trade
…Mexico’s biggest agricultural export to the United States. More than half of the barley exported from the United States goes to Mexico, and most of the hops that Mexico imports…
Agri View: Our Changing Face
Everett Griner talks about how our world is changing face for the population growth in today’s Agri View. It is a question that has troubled a lot of people. As…
Farm Bureau: USDA Principles a Great Start for Farm Bill
…leaders in Congress, just as is Farm Bureau, to arrive at a farm bill that will bring out the best agriculture has to offer the American people and the world.”…
Perdue Announces USDA’s Farm Bill and Legislative Principles for 2018
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Bill and Legislative Principles for 2018 during a town hall at Reinford Farms in Mifflintown, Pennsylvania. “Since…
TPP 11 Agreement in Place, Signing set for March
Just as Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) nations seemed ready to leave Canada behind, the nation has reached an agreement to sign the trade pact. Renamed the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for…
U.S. Cotton Industry Contributions to Cotton USA Play Critical Role in Developing Export Markets
…sourcing. The fact that 80 percent of U.S. cotton is exported highlights the critical need for a healthy export market.” U.S. cotton industry contributions help CCI to build export markets…
Former Ag Secretary says Trump Understands Importance of NAFTA
…feel not enough progress has been made so far. Mike Johanns, a former Ag Secretary, says, “So far, the negotiations really haven’t gone anywhere.” There are stakeholders in agriculture who…
Secretary Perdue Outlines USDA Services in the Event of a Government Shutdown
…Export Credit Guarantee Program (GSM-102); Maintain international offices at U.S. embassies around the world. Farm Service Agency (FSA): In the event of a lapse in appropriations – among other duties…
USDA Announces Plenary Speakers for the 2018 Agricultural Outlook Forum
…of leaders in agriculture is part of the USDA’s commitment to maximize the ability of the men and women of America’s agriculture and agribusiness sector to create jobs, to produce…
Celebrating a Popular Crunchy Snack
…the microwave. Today, Americans consume 13 billion quarts of popcorn a year, more than any other country in the world. Celebrate with your favorite popcorn, take a photo and share…
EU Moves to Ban Palm Oil from Biofuels
…oil producing nations in the world, call the move a protectionist trade barrier. The ban is part of a power market overhaul aimed at reducing energy consumption to meet climate…
Agri View: FFA Strong Leadership
…agricultural education major at Iowa State University, was elected national secretary. Piper Merritt, an agricultural economics major at Oklahoma State University, was elected central region vice president. Bryce Cluff, an…