…despite still trailing poultry in per-capita consumption volume. Meat substitutes will account for less than $2 billion of the projected total. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Cargill: Grain Glut to Last
…“I don’t see the clearing of excess supply or much volatility to up commodity and grain prices in the near future.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Mexico Officials Visiting U.S. This Week to Talk Trade
…that the process is closer to starting.” He says Mexico is ready to enter “a serious negotiation” with the United States. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
USDA Political Appointment Nominees Coming Soon
…a nearly created post as undersecretary for farm production and conservation. Northey said on Facebook: “I love my job as Iowa secretary of agriculture and I am anxious to support…
Canada Ag Census Shows Increase in Young and Women Farmers
…of age (26.4%). Many farm operators also do off-farm work The 2016 Census of Agriculture found that 44.4% of all farm operators did some off-farm work, usually as a means…
Methane Vote Agreement Offers path for E15 Bill
…is also reviewing the law to see if the EPA has the authority to grant a waiver for year-round E15 sales. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
EPA Send RFS Volume Obligations to OMB
…the proposed rule within the next 90 days for the 2018 RVO’s and the Biomass Based Diesel Volume for 2019, according to DTN-Progressive Farmer. The deadline for the final rule…
Stabenow, Rural Groups, Express Concern over USDA Reorganization
…understand the critical nature of rural development to the American economy.” USDA is encouraging the public to provide input on the plan. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news…
Overall Tractor Sales Trending Higher in 2017
…decrease of 12 percent from 2016. Click here to view the latest market data from AEM. Read more on tractor sales. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
New Zealand Continues TPP Push Without U.S.
…member nations have been ongoing this spring to decide the fate of TPP without the United States, but little movement has yet to surface. From the National Association of Farm…
Agriculture Groups Approve USDA Reorganization Announcement
…Trump Administration is listening to America’s farmers and ranchers. In this farm economy, trade is more important than ever to farmers’ incomes. Overseas markets represent 73 percent of the world’s…
Secretary Perdue Announces Creation of Undersecretary for Trade
…of the Ohio River. As part of a reorganization of USDA, Perdue also announced the standing up of a newly-named Farm Production and Conservation mission area to have a customer…
EPA Extends Timeline for Pesticide Applicators Rule
…to curb regulations that are killing jobs and hurting our farmers. It’s time for government to get out of the way and let our farmers farm,” said Governor Greitens. “We…
NPPC President Ken Maschhoff on USDA Establishing an Undersecretary for Trade
…included in the 2014 Farm Bill. Clearly, the Trump administration recognizes the importance of exports to U.S. agriculture, which has a trade surplus. The new undersecretary can help convey our…