…largest overall grain crop for Russia in 25 years. Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today says wheat exports from Russia are projected around 30 million metric tons. Putin also cautioned Russia’s…
Sacramento Valley Rice Harvest Accelerates
…away from California rice. “They’ll need to keep the price low to move the rice out,” said Nathan Childs, an agricultural economist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “The big…
Two New Berries for You
…crop to go to market. This new blueberry was released in cooperation with the Oregon State University’s Agricultural Experiment Station and the Washington State University’s Agricultural Research Center. Up until…
Funding for Farmers Markets / Food Promotion Programs
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) released details of the $26.8 million in Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program grants announced by Agriculture Secretary…
Organic Research and Extension Programs Funding
…America.” The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service’s recently released 2015 Certified Organic Survey showed that the number of certified farms, acres and sales were all up and the 12,818 certified…
Prospects for a Vote on TPP Improving Slightly
…the TPP would cause pork exports to jump exponentially as the product moves overseas to the other 11 nations in the deal. Hayes said the exports would directly tie to…
Canada, China, Sign Canola and Beef Trade Agreement
Trade leaders from Canada and China have signed a trade agreement that supports canola exports to China. Canola is Canada’s second-largest export and top agricultural export to China, according to…
Presidential Debate Touches on Trade and Regulations
…deal supported by American agricultural groups. Trump accused Clinton of secretly supporting the TPP, noting that she once described TPP as “the gold standard of trade deals.” Trump also called…
AFB Pres. Duvall on Urban Ag Act of 2016
…our nation’s strength and security. The Urban Agricultural Act of 2016 would do that for farmers in urban settings. As an organization that supports farmers of all sizes, commodities and…
Known Sorghum Pest Spotted in California
…Sorghum growers in California are experiencing complications from the sugarcane aphid, a pest that was previously only seen in other states. Director of the Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center…
USDA Launches Cage-Free Egg Report
…Farm Broadcasting news service. From: USDA USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), through its Livestock, Poultry, and Grain Market News (LPGMN) Division, published a new report adding transparency to the cage-free…
Ag Groups Urge Swift Resolution on Shipping Company Bankruptcy
…of Hanjin’s debts. Other agricultural groups signing onto the letter include the American Farm Bureau Federation, the National Grain & Feed Association, the National Pork Producers Council and the National…
Vilsack Announces Sorghum Board Appointments
…develop new markets, strengthen existing markets, and conduct important research and promotion activities. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service provides oversight, paid for by industry assessments, which ensures fiscal accountability and program…
China Moves to Reopen Market to U.S. Beef
…Zealand, Peru, Philippines, Saint Lucia, Singapore, South Africa, Ukraine, Vietnam and Brazil. The past seven years have represented the strongest period in history for American agricultural exports, with international sales…