…Indiana, $268,565 Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, $246,146 University of Kentucky Research Foundation, Lexington, Kentucky, $128,889 Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, $354,000 University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts,…
China Online Mall To Buy Large Amounts of Beef and Pork
…of Cross Four Ranch and MSGA beef will increase Montana beef export sales by as much as 40% in 2018. “This is a landmark agreement to increase Montana agricultural exports…
House Ag Committee Leaders Call for NAFTA Conclusion
…says they’re also asking the White House to finish negotiations quickly to avoid potential declines in agricultural exports. Texas Republican and House Ag Committee Chair Michael Conaway and Minnesota Democrat…
Grain Exports Provide $55.5 Billion in Economic Output
…benefit claims. Feed and grain exports were worth $18.9 billion as recently as 2015, supporting $55.5 billion economic output. These exports were either directly or indirectly linked to 262,000 U.S….
NIFA to Invest in Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research
…and our food supply safe.” Eligible applicants include a broad range of public or private research or educational institutions. This includes land-grant universities, Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities, eligible Insular…
Advancing from Sustainable to Regenerative Agriculture
…topsoil and enhancing biodiversity through carbon reclamation. Co-founder of RAI Tim LaSalle noted how important these types of programs are to the future of agricultural production. “There’s a really positive…
Ag Struggling to Make Voice Heard in NAFTA Talks
…seem to get its message through. The U.S. exports nearly $18 billion of agriculture goods to Mexico, with exports the main profit driver in agriculture. However, Politico says those numbers…
Producers More Optimistic in October Survey
…Improved Producer Optimism in October by James Mintert, David Widmar and Michael Langemeier The latest measure of agricultural producer sentiment improved slightly during October to 135, its third-highest level since…
Northey Comments on Nomination Delay
…having visited more than 80 counties. Northey’s nomination as USDA’s undersecretary for farm and foreign agricultural services by President Trump is being held up by an oil-state senator. Republican Ted…
ASTA Supports USDA Action
…continued innovation and promote the trade of safe and quality seed and other agricultural products around the world,” said LaVigne. For more information on plant breeding innovation, including newer methods…
Register Now for The Central Valley Summit
The Central Valley Summit on Alternatives to Open Burning of Agricultural Waste is scheduled for Tuesday, November 7, and Wednesday, November 8, at the Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center…
U.S. Must Make Commitment to Agricultural Research
The National Pork Producers Council in testimony delivered urged Congress to renew its commitment to funding agricultural research to help America’s farmers feed a growing world population, improve public health…
Clovis Withdraws Name from USDA Nomination
…member Debbie Stabenow, questioned his qualifications for the USDA post. Stabenow called the withdraw “a victory for science” and farmers who rely on agricultural research. From the National Association of…
FMC Closes Transaction with DuPont
…transaction makes FMC Agricultural Solutions the fifth largest crop protection chemical company in the world by revenue, with estimated annual revenue of approximately $3.8 billion. From the National Association of…






















