…all over the world. Given that every $1 billion in U.S. dairy exports translates into over 23,000 jobs in the dairy sector and related industries, expanding dairy sales abroad is…
USDA Microloans for Farmers: Participation Patterns and Effects of Outreach
by Sarah Tulman, Nathaniel Higgins, Robert Williams, Michael Gerling, Charles Dodson, and Bruce McWilliams, Economic Research Service What is the Issue? USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) launched its Microloan program…
Almond Board: Health Benefits of Almonds
…While compliance is still a crucial part of its activities, the Board now engages in production, nutrition and market research, advertising and promotion in domestic and international markets, quality control…
U.S. Dairy Exports Quadruple in Value Over 10 years
USDA’s Economic Research Service reports the value of U.S. dairy exports more than quadrupled between 2004-2014. Farm Futures magazine says that makes the U.S. the third largest dairy exporter in…
National Alfalfa Checkoff Launches on January 1st
…a farmer-funded research program off the ground and advance industry research. The initiative, which is implemented voluntarily by seed brand, will be assessed at the rate of $1 per bag…
Report Projects Global Beef Demand Up Through 2020
The global beef market is projected to reach $2.1 trillion by 2020. That number is in a new study just released by Grand View Research of San Francisco. Meating Place…
MyPlate, MyWins Helps Turn Resolutions into Real Solutions
…five MyPlate food groups – fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy – into each day. To officially join the challenge and receive encouraging messages along the way, individuals will…
December Dairy Market Report
…reduced total domestic use of skim milk solids by 0.8 percent. U.S. Dairy Trade The dairy export situation continues to improve.Butter exports during August–October were up nearly 50 percent from…
Almond Assessment Increase Approved
…the Environmental, Production Research, Almond Quality and Food Safety, Technical and Regulatory Affairs, and Global Market Development Committees to develop a plan of action. This plan includes investment in research…
Cardiovascular Disease and Red Meat Consumption
…be incorporated into a healthier diet, according to researcher Wayne Campbell. The research by Campbell shows that consuming more than half a serving per day of red meat, which is…
National Eggnog Day
…a very popular drink this time of year. The sweetened dairy-based beverage that is traditionally made with milk and/or cream, sugar, whipped eggs and spices. When served at parties and…
Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board Appointments Named
…nominated by beef, veal, dairy, and importers-certified organizations. Since 1966, Congress has authorized the establishment of 22 industry-funded research and promotion boards. They empower farmers and ranchers to leverage their…
USDA: $5 Million in Funds for Smart Technology Innovations in Agriculture
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced the availability of up to $5 million for research to strengthen the science behind the next…
Women Earn Nearly Half of Ag Doctorates, Hold 23 Percent of Academic Post
…fewer significant positions in global peer groups. One of the researchers says efforts should be made to understand the gap between Ph.D.-level training and the rate of progression to the…