…International Grasslands Congress (IGC) have pledged to work together with organizations around the world to gain support for naming and implementing an International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP). Rangelands…
Domino’s Pizza Donating $1 Million to FFA
…the recognized world leader in pizza delivery is supporting students interested in a future in agriculture by making a commitment to donate $1 million over five years to the National…
Largest Hog Processor to Reopen Thursday
The plant’s electric supplier said Smithfield Foods Inc. hopes to reopen its Tar Heel, North Carolina facility on Thursday. The plant is the largest hog processing facility in the world….
USDA WASDE Report at a Glance
…increased competitiveness in export markets, and stronger exports will help support prices of those products. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. The current World Agricultural Supply and…
Agri View: Top Tree Nuts
…four years, pecan production, harvest, sales and exports are nudging their way into the tree nut realm. The whole world is learning that they have flavor, texture and taste that…
Agri View: World Record Veggies
Everett Griner talks about world record vegetables in today’s Agri View. World Records I finally got a new list of world record vegetables. The list doesn’t include as much as…
Study Shows Billions in Losses to U.S. Dairy Industry
…to an analysis released today by Informa Economics IEG (a summary of the report can be found here). The European farm policy agenda, which is focused on using geographical indications…
India, Pakistan Tensions could send Cotton Trade Business to U.S.
…from the nation. Pakistan is the world’s number three cotton consuming country. While the nation typically begins importing cotton in September, sources from India and Pakistan say trade has been…
Animal Monitoring Technology at World Dairy Expo
SCR Dairy was at the World Dairy Expo and talked with AgNet West about its animal monitoring technology. SCR Dairy says the technology is like a fitbit for cows. SCR…
EU Duties on Argentine Bio-diesel Lose Another Challenge
The World Trade Organization recently ruled for a second time that European Union (EU) duties on bio-diesel imports from Argentina violated international trade rules. The European Union now must ensure…
Consumers Want GMO Labels
…agribusiness, consumer products and government to explore challenges and opportunities in the industry last week. A loud voice in the labeling acceptance world, Campbell Soup Company, says the company supports…
Commentary: Two Examples Demonstrate Regulatory Overreach
…of the Environmental Protection Agency was in Missouri a couple of years ago. The aim of her trip was to say that everything the Missouri Farm Bureau was saying about…
Agri View: Consumption Factors
Everett Griner talks about some factors involved in what food you choose to eat in today’s Agri View. Food Consumption Factors I told you recently that statistics show that the…
Cargill Announces Non-GMO Project Verified Ingredients
…world, is an opportunity to increase the availability of non-GMO foods to consumers, according to Megan Westgate, Executive Director and founder of the Non-GMO Project. “The Non-GMO Project’s mission is…