…has brought people in from all over the world, and they all want to have a farm experience,” Criswell said. He said he decided to close early because he was…
Conaway: China’s Predatory Practices Harming U.S. Producers
…otherwise enforced. “Trade is critical to the United States and particularly to agriculture. Agricultural exports are one of the few bright spots in our balance of trade in what is…
Western Governors Vow Climate Change Fight
…the world’s oceans absorb 90 percent of greenhouse gasses, and supply much of the world’s food. The governors were meeting this week as part of the Western Governors Association meeting…
Updating the National Poultry Improvement Program
…is to safeguard the health of our nation’s agricultural resources. Our many animal health experts work closely with other federal agencies, states, foreign governments, industry and professional groups, and others…
4-H and NASA Partner on Space Age STEM Curriculum
Astronaut and 4-H alumna Peggy Whitson NASA and 4-H, a program of USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), are teaming up with Astronaut and 4-H alumna Peggy Whitson…
The Western View: As the Pendulum Swings
…the President’s desk could change the water picture for California Agriculture. The mere fact that it got on Obama’s desk is a sign of the times, a tick of the…
Holiday Decorations
…halls this year, why not try your creative hand at making something from what the world already supplies. Just step outside and look on the ground. You could use leaves…
Monsanto Shareholders Approve Merger with Bayer
…to be completed by the end of 2017. Bayer and Monsanto announced the merger agreement in September. Under the terms, Bayer AG agreed to purchase Monsanto for $66 billion. From…
National 4-H Council, AFBF Establish Partnership
…of a memorandum of understanding between the two groups. Recognizing the need to support agricultural education and highlight the impact ag plays in our daily lives, National 4-H Council and…
China Proposes New Food Safety Rules on Imports
…could hamper billions of dollars in goods like coffee, pasta, and biscuits, that are all shipped to the number two economy in the world. The proposed rule is part of…
USDA WASDE Report at a Glance
…is well above a year ago. In recent years, early-season U.S. corn export commitments have not been a robust indicator of final exports, and it is expected that the U.S….
Food Price Index Down Slightly
…exports from Brazil, the world’s largest sugar producer and exporter. Read the full Food Price Index compiled by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. From the National…
Agricultural Relationship Key to China Ambassador Nominee
…that dates to 1985 when Branstad hosted a delegation from China visiting Iowa to learn about agricultural techniques. A Trump transition team spokesperson said Branstad brings a “great grasp” on…
U.S.-China Talks Falter in WTO Farm Subsidy Spat
…producing rice, wheat and corn. Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today newsletter says the United States now plans to ask the World Trade Organization to initiate an investigation into the matter…