…metric tons from last year. Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today reports a recovery in swine production and steady growth in the poultry sector has boosted demand for feed and protein…
USDA Moves Forward with Flawed GIPSA Rules
…years ago. “These rules are not about fairness, and to call them ‘Farmer Fair Practices Rules’ is nothing but political spin to disguise the real intent,” said Brunner. “These rules…
NPPC Concerned About Rules On Livestock Contracts
…Management and Budget (OMB) for review three rules – the “Farmer Fair Practices Rules” – that, according to the agency, would “help balance the relationships between livestock producers, swine production…
NOAA Increases Odds of La Niña
…is likely to form within the next few months. The forecast says the combined ocean and atmosphere system are more clearly trending toward La Niña conditions, according to Pro Farmer….
Demand for Brussels sprouts is booming
…much demand in June or July for Brussels sprouts. It was more corn or watermelon.” Bontadelli is a fourth-generation farmer; his father and uncle developed the Brussels-sprout operation in the…
National Farmer’s Day
…National Farmer’s Day. It’s a day to honor and pay tribute to all farmers throughout our nation and American history. From very early American culture, a farmer’s endless hard work…
Wheat Import Forecast Trimmed for Egypt
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has trimmed its import forecast for Egypt. Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today reports the reduction is due to credit issues. A USDA office in Egypt…
Progress during National School Lunch Week and Farm to School Month
…and Farm to School initiatives in improving the health of children across the country, as well as creating new opportunities for farmers and ranchers to provide schools with fresh, nutritious…
Food Waste
…husband are first generation farmers in Louisiana who grow and distribute produce directly to consumers. When it comes to food waste, it’s not something she takes lightly. As a farmer,…
India, Pakistan Tensions could send Cotton Trade Business to U.S.
A territory dispute between India and Pakistan could mean increased cotton trade for the United States. Pro Farmer’s Frist Thing Today reports that the dispute over Kashmir has basically stopped…
Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research Expands Board of Directors
…on the boards of Ventura Foods, LLC; Ecolab Inc., National Council of Farmer Cooperatives and the Minnesota Business Partnership. Christopher Gail Christopher, D.N., is senior advisor and vice president at…
Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee Members Named
…of the industry, including fresh fruit and vegetable growers, shippers, wholesalers, retailers, industry trade associations, importers, processors, foodservice suppliers, brokers, state departments of agriculture, organic producers and marketers, and farmers…
Markets for U.S. Agricultural Products to Strengthen
…its partners at the University of Maryland and Maryland Farm Bureau developed a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Model Contract and Contracting Guide to help farmers better manage risk and improve…
EU Duties on Argentine Bio-diesel Lose Another Challenge
…that its measures comply with WTO rules or face the prospect of retaliatory trade tariffs from Argentina. Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today reports that Argentina alleged the EU’s imposition of…