…those products,” said Rebecca Milczarek, Research Agricultural Engineer for the USDA Agricultural Research Service. “Pomace is kind of a wet, damp material. This material is commonly used as livestock feed,…
Trump Administration Seeking China Trade Talks
The Trump administration proposes a new round of trade talks between the U.S. and China to stop an additional round of tariffs on Chinese exports. The Wall Street Journal reports…
Global Hunger Continues to Increase
…report found that climate variability affecting rainfall patterns and agricultural seasons, and climate extremes such as droughts and floods, are among the key drivers behind the rise in hunger, together…
WASDE Predicts Second-largest Corn Crop, Record Soybean Crop
…billion bushels, up 241 million from last month on an increased yield forecast. The outlook predicts larger production, increased domestic use, greater exports, and higher ending stocks. The season-average corn…
USDA Says Meat and Animal Product Exports up in 2018
…exports led the way, increasing by nearly 20 percent, likely due to competitive prices. Lamb and mutton exports increased by 16 percent, albeit from a much smaller base than other…
Lawsuits Seeking Mandatory Travel Pay for Ag Workers
A group of lawsuits that have been filed recently is looking to require mandatory travel pay for agricultural workers who use employer transportation. California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA) is seeking…
Water Works: How the WOTUS Rule Returned to California
…are currently several states, along with multiple agricultural and industry groups that are actively engaged in various forms of litigation to push-back the rule. Listen to the interview below….
Indonesia and Australia Commit to Trade Agreement
…The National Pork Producers Council says the organization is pushing for full access to the Australian market, noting that pork is the largest U.S. agricultural export to Australia. However, NPPC…
USDA, FDA Announce Joint Public Meeting on Use of Animal Cell Culture Technology
…agricultural industry and consumers as we consider the regulatory framework for these new products,” said Secretary Perdue. “American farmers and ranchers feed the world, but as technology advances, we must…
Roberts, Stabenow Announce Ag Trade Hearing
…for Thursday morning. Also attending are Gregg Doud, Chief Agricultural Negotiator and Ted McKinney USDA undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
University Analysis: EPA’s Refiner Waivers Could Cost Ethanol Industry $20 Billion in Losses
…refiners to ensure statutory RFS volumes are maintained. FAPRI recently published an update to its March 2018 U.S. Baseline Outlook for Agricultural and Biofuel Markets. The update adopts a new…
USDA Partners with HHS to Support Rural Communities Combating Opioid Misuse
…about these efforts, visit the USDA rural opioid misuse webpage at www.usda.gov/opioids. NIFA invests in and advances agricultural research, education, and extension and promotes transformative discoveries that solve societal challenges….
Dairy Trade a Sticking Point in NAFTA Negotiations with Canada
…Canada is one of the biggest markets for American dairy products. According to the California Department of Food and Agriculture, of $1.4 billion in California dairy exports in 2016, roughly…
Water Works: Using Subsurface Drip Irrigation in Alfalfa Production
…Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center. Researchers have found that subsurface drip can provide a boost to overall yields. In some instances, increases have been as high as 30 percent. …