A new economic modeling study that will soon be published in the American Journal of Agricultural Economics finds that the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) has substantially benefited the U.S. economy…
U.S. Pork Gains Long-Awaited Access to Argentine Market
…industry, which has been the world’s largest exporter of pork over the last 10 years, depends on exports for growth. Exports added $50 — representing 36 percent of the $140…
Family Farm Action Lobbying Group Launched
…Action will fill a significant void, as most existing agricultural political organizations traditionally represent Republican candidates and corporate agriculture. Industry-backed lobbyists and political groups have virtually unchallenged influence over agricultural…
Roberts, McCaskill To Host Agriculture Security Roundtable
…hosted by the Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City. Participants include Missouri and Kansas stakeholders, and officials at national agencies including the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department…
Not All Ag Groups Happy with Direction of NAFTA Talks
…a coalition of farm groups argues that increasing exports won’t replace the need for fair prices in disputes such as the one over Canada’s dairy supply management system, along with…
U.S., Canadian and Mexican Farm Groups Support Modernized NAFTA
…success stories. Agricultural reciprocal trade between the three countries has grown exponentially since the agreement was implemented more than 20 years ago. CFA President Ron Bonnett, strong in his support…
U.S. to Pursue Other Trade Openings During NAFTA Talks
…Representative Robert Lighthizer told lawmakers in June, the administration will pursue all means to expand exports. Lighthizer-expand trade President Trump this week signed a memorandum to direct a review of…
DuPont to Purchase Granular Inc.
…will lead digital agriculture at DuPont. Granular will keep its offices in San Francisco and Champaign-Urbana, Illinois. DuPont will also leverage Granular’s existing partnerships with other agricultural companies. From the…
U.S. Feed Grain and Ethanol Exports Up
Feed grain exports from the U.S. are up 20 percent this year and could set a record high, according to the U.S. Grains Council. Exports of U.S. feed grains in…
NMPF Statement on Comments from Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland
…more milk solids, the government there has sharply increased farm level production quotas, resulting in an accompanying spike of almost 300 percent in Canadian milk powder exports in 2017 so…
A Faster, Less Costly Way to Process Walnuts
…is growing among health-conscious consumers, but processing these nutrient-vitamin-rich nuts could use some tweaking. Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists have developed a method that uses infrared technology to improve commercial…
Food and Farm Facts Book
…help increase agricultural literacy. And Food and Farm Facts helps answer the questions such as how do farmers and ranchers care for farm animals, where does your food dollar go,…
Renegotiations for the North American Free Trade Agreement
…as quickly as possible. A long delay isn’t a good thing for keeping agricultural exports as high as possible…tape Time Vetter says the U.S. “was the only game in town”…






















