…to meet food challenges. As a creator and producer of plant and cereal varieties, the Group markets seeds and cereal products intended for farmers, growers, home gardeners and for agri-food…
Agri View: Peanut Crop
…are about 1.25 million metric tons. U.S. Exports The United States is one of the world’s leading peanut exporters, with average annual exports of between 200,000 and 250,000 metric tons….
Positions on Beef Promotion Operating Committee
…to own and operate their farm and ranch, also served in leadership positions in state and national beef industry organizations, including the North Dakota Beef Commission, U.S. Meat Export Federation,…
Syngenta, ChemChina Deal Looks Imminent
…on growth globally, specifically in China and other emerging markets, and enables long-term investment in innovation. Syngenta will remain Syngenta and will continue to be headquartered in Switzerland, reflecting this…
Agri View: Pecan Crop
…Even as Chinese demand continues to expand, US growers are working hard to introduce the pecan to new markets. “We’re really looking at trade barriers dropping in places, not just…
Farm Bureau Approves Strategic Action Plan for 2016
…said. The AFBF board reaffirmed its commitment to the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement. “TPP promises to open up markets around the Pacific Rim. These are some of the fastest-growing markets in…
Marketing a Priority for PMA
…board also received a FNV initiative progress report from the Partnership for a Healthier America and discussed options to scale FNV nationally in the U.S. beyond the two pilot markets…
Agri View: China Relations
…agricultural exports to China doubled from 2008 to 2012, growing to more than $25 billion in annual sales. China surpassed Japan, Mexico, and Canada to become the top export market…
Agri View: Cost of Food
…at the store. Wholesale and retail beef is also at record highs. “The beef cattle markets have soared due to a shortage of cattle,” Brown said. “They’re a long process;…
USDA, Microsoft Announce Innovation Challenge Winners
…sources at scales from national to local, including information on farmers’ markets. • Third Prize recipient: What’s Local, submitted by Benjamin Wellington of Landscape Metrics LLC in Brooklyn, N.Y. This…
Agri View: GMO Questions
…the Protocol is a requirement that exporters seek consent from importers before the first shipment of LMOs intended for release into the environment. 12. Have GM products on the international…
Agri View: Cheese Flavors
…especially when encased in a protective rind, allows selling when markets are favorable. There is some debate as to the best way to store cheese, but some experts[who?] say that…
Agri View: Pork Exports Up
Everett Griner talks about pork exports and Japan consuming more pork in today’s Agri View. Pork Sales Up From U.S. Meat Export Federation U.S. Pork Events Draw Very Positive Media…
Cattle Price Declines Expected This Year
Early forecasts for 2016 call for more beef output and lower cattle prices, but markets and analysts are awaiting two big USDA reports later this month that could help narrow…