…markets around the world. 95 percent of consumers around the world live outside the U.S. borders, so passing TPP will open up international markets and boost farm exports by $4.4…
USDA WASDE Report At a Glance
…reduced soybean meal export prospects. Wheat: Projected 2016/17 U.S. ending stocks are raised 5 million bushels to 1,143 million on a reduction in food use. The food use change reflects…
Peterson Named U.S. Wheat Associates President in 2017
…replacing Alan T. Tracy, who plans to retire in July 2017. Peterson currently serves as USW Vice President of Overseas Operations. USW is the industry’s export market development organization, representing…
September Meat Exports Strong
…in export volume is encouraging, it is also critical that exports contribute to carcass value and deliver returns for the entire supply chain. For example, per-unit values for pork exports…
Agri View: Cotton Picking
Everett Griner talks about cotton picking, imports and exports in today’s Agri View. Cotton Picking Well, cotton picking has begun but pickings will be kind of slim in some places…
Food and Ag Science Will Shape Our Future
…in the United States and abroad, operating as part of a larger effort to help create new markets and enhance economic opportunities for rural America. USDA has also pioneered methods…
Vertical Gardening
…From choosing a nutrient-rich potting mix preferably made from organic compost. And seeds purchased from local farmer’s markets or local seed banks. For grow pots, you can use things such…
USDA Expands Working-Lands Conservation Opportunities through CRP
…that Americans spend less of their paychecks at the grocery store than most people in other countries, and supports markets for homegrown renewable energy and materials. Since 2009, USDA has…
FSA County Committee Elections to Begin
…grocery store than most people in other countries, and supports markets for homegrown renewable energy and materials. Since 2009, USDA has provided $5.6 billion in disaster relief to farmers and…
A Big Investment to Stimulate Overseas Beef Demand
…more overseas demand for American beef. With strong encouragement from state beef council partners, the Federation will invest $940,000 from its reserves to promote beef in several overseas markets. For…
USDA Seeks Applications for Conservation Innovation Grants
…new approaches, leveraging environmental markets and improving the ability to measure the impact of conservation actions on the landscape. For example, The Climate Trust has launched a Working Lands Carbon…
Nominations for Trade Advisory Committees
…high-quality products to markets around the globe,” said Ambassador Froman. “We need our agricultural partners working hand-in-hand with us as we open new export markets for America’s producers. The guidance…
Looking for ‘Natural Enemies’ in Asia to Control Invasive Plants
…Asia and the South Pacific islands. Additionally, the Singapore Ministry of Agriculture has a long working relationship with the Australian Biocontrol Laboratory and ARS, and regularly and efficiently grants export…
Walnuts, Raisins and Prunes Report
…producer of raisins or prunes if they grew or purchased fresh grapes or prunes and dehydrated them. Handler: Firm that processes and markets walnuts, raisins, or prunes. Finalized Purchases: Tonnage…