The American Journal of Transportation calls Russia a “grain superpower” as wheat exports from Russia surge. The Journal says grains are propelling Russia’s agriculture into a renaissance, charged by the…
Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research Expands Board of Directors
…of college was with an agricultural start-up company and I have been passionate about the importance of research and innovation in food and agriculture ever since,” said Cameron. “I look…
Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee Members Named
…Agricultural labor reduction concerns; Potential food waste and food desert reduction concepts throughout the industry supply chain; and Advocating agricultural-based jobs to potential new farmers, and providing training, mentoring and…
Markets for U.S. Agricultural Products to Strengthen
…state departments of agriculture, state agricultural experiment stations, and other appropriate state agencies to assist in exploring new market opportunities for U.S. food and agricultural products, and to encourage research…
Brazil Opens Market for U.S. Corn Imports
…needed to open Brazil for U.S. corn exports. The U.S. Grains Council says Brazil has faced a significant shortfall in its current corn crop, particularly in its second winter crop;…
USDA Issues Sour Egg Board Report
…an Agricultural Marketing Service review after Egg Board emails became public. Politico reports the emails appeared to show a coordinated campaign against San Francisco-based Hampton Creek and its egg-less mayo….
Pesticide Pilot Program is Twofold
…being used. Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner Eric Lauritzen spoke with AgNet West and said their new program is a two part initiative. “It’s providing additional information, increasing the level of…
TPP Vote After Elections?
…as president. Iowa State University economist Dermont Hayes said the TPP would cause pork exports to jump exponentially as the product moves overseas to the other 11 nations in the…
August Beef, Pork Exports Strong
…improve, we remain optimistic that exports will maintain positive momentum through the end of this year and into 2017.” Beef exports record-large to Korea, Taiwan August beef exports exceeded year-ago…
Agriculture Could Mingle into Next Presidential Debate
…is “more likely than you think,” but not from a favored agricultural source. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA, has submitted a question regarding animal agriculture for…
Early-Autumn Weather Affects Coastal Crops
…crop loss. “We’re not hearing of any significant effects on the crops,” Robert Roach, the county’s assistant agricultural commissioner, said. “The markets are kind of depressed anyway … a little…
New Rules Governing Use of Fumigant Pesticide 1,3-D
…from a County Agricultural Commissioner. In the last decade, DPR’s regulations allowed growers to use varying amounts of 1,3-D in a township annually. These limits ranged from 90,250 pounds to…
Cargill Sales and Net Earnings Higher in 2016
…agricultural supply chains from end to end.” Cargill and Heifer International began a new partnership in Qingshen in southwestern China, aimed at improving farmer livelihoods, agricultural practices and food security….
Monsanto Sales and Profits Lower in 2016
…sales for the full fiscal year at $13.5 billion. Full net sales were down year-over-year thanks to currency challenges and price declines in agricultural productivity. Seeds and genomic net sales…