…Conaway said, “Position limits are tools that have merit and purpose in regulating commodity markets. It is important that the Commission affirmatively determines the needs for position limits, because limits…
Analysis Reaffirms Ethanol’s GHG Emissions Reduction Benefits
…not your grandfather’s ethanol industry. Today’s farmers and ethanol producers use less energy than ever before, have lowered costs with new value-added markets and technologies, and evolved into the most…
$27 Million Available to Support Local Food Sector
…to revitalize rural America by supporting local and regional food stakeholders. The FMPP provides funds for direct farmer-to-consumer marketing projects such as farmers markets, community-supported agriculture programs, roadside stands, and…
Canada’s Protectionist Policies Will Harm U.S. Economy
…show each $1 billion of U.S. dairy exports generates more than 20,000 jobs for Americans and almost $3 billion of economic output. U.S. dairy suppliers are reporting that they are…
National Chicken Council Calls for Balance between Animal Care, Environmental, Economic Impact in Chicken Production
…also result in a decreased supply to export internationally where U.S. chicken is an important protein for families in Mexico, Cuba, Africa and 100 other countries. NCC’s Commitment to Chicken…
Analysts Watching Ending Stocks in Thursday USDA Reports
…Com article says forecasts regarding the reports look bearish. “We expect growing balance sheets for corn and soybeans as a combination of reduced feed, lower corn exports, and rising soybean…
2017 Crop Price Outlook Still Below Average
…on grains and oilseed markets. Biofuels growth has slowed and increasing Chinese demand is becoming doubtful, so grain and oilseed markets will continue along their current trends for those reasons….
Pig Farmers Complying with New VFD Requirements
…opening new markets. “America’s pig farmers understand that growing domestic and export demand for pork is critical, but it all starts with building trust,” Archer said. “This survey bears out…
Strong Pace for U.S. Agricultural Exports
Latest numbers confirm the U.S. agricultural trade situation is looking much better than it did a year ago. Gary Crawford has the report. ag export…
November Pork Exports Set Record
…of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: U.S. Meat Export Federation November Pork Exports Set New Record; Beef Exports also Strong U.S. red meat exports continued to build momentum in November,…
South Korea Agrees to U.S. Egg Imports
The U.S. has come to an agreement that should allow it to begin exporting eggs to South Korea for the first time ever. Negotiations took place as the Asian country…
U.S.-Cuba Agricultural Trade Poised for Growth
…Agricultural Trade: Past, Present and Possible Future “Normalized trade with Cuba could bring an increase of $1 billion per year in agriculture exports, compared with the estimated $195 million in…
USDA Seeks National Mango Board Nominees
…22 research and promotion boards that are industry-funded and empower agricultural industries with a framework to pool resources and combine efforts to develop new markets, strengthen existing markets, and conduct…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Board Appointments
…and combine efforts to develop new markets, strengthen existing markets, and conduct important research and promotion activities. AMS provides oversight, paid for by industry assessments, which helps ensure fiscal responsibility,…