…the trade talk says Argentina can only supply Brazil with corn through February of 2017. 15 total shipments are booked to come into Brazil, but officials say another 12 shipments…
Largest Hog Processor to Reopen Thursday
The plant’s electric supplier said Smithfield Foods Inc. hopes to reopen its Tar Heel, North Carolina facility on Thursday. The plant is the largest hog processing facility in the world….
USDA WASDE Report at a Glance
The current World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) Corn: Corn production is forecast at 15.057 billion bushels, down 36 million from last month as a lower forecast yield more…
Demand for Brussels sprouts is booming
…of the food magazines,” Harreld said. “They’re being prepared so many different ways now. The creativity the chefs are using is giving people more ways to taste them than they…
Western View: Feds Easing Growing Restrictions on Marijuana
…door for increased research. The Agency indicated it would expand the number of registered manufacturers that supply marijuana for research purposes. For many years, since the 1930’s, the federal government…
National Farmer’s Day
…join in the celebration of this holiday. Thank a farmer for the hard work they do to supply us with food. Use the hashtag #NationalFarmersDay to post on social media….
Support for Government Intervention in Nutrition Doubles
A recent survey shows support for government interventions that limit, restrict or warn consumers about the risks of junk food has nearly doubled since 2012. Politico reports the FoodMinds survey…
USDA Decision to Purchase Cheese to Help Dairy Farmers
…farmers through increased demand for milk, while also serving the needs of Americans who patronize food banks and other charitable assistance organizations. “We continue to look at ways to address…
Study Shows Billions in Losses to U.S. Dairy Industry
…(GIs) to unfairly grant European food producers a huge commercial advantage, would force farmers and food producers outside of Europe to rebrand familiar foods with unfamiliar names. The resulting confusion…
Progress during National School Lunch Week and Farm to School Month
…has invested close to $1 billion in 40,000 local food-related projects on farms and in communities across the country. You can find local and regional supply chain resources on the…
Food Waste
…as many people as she can about food waste and how its wasting more than just food. By wasting food, we’re wasting our time and our money and our energy…
India, Pakistan Tensions could send Cotton Trade Business to U.S.
…Pakistan. Reduced cotton imports from Pakistan may help other suppliers like Brazil, the United States and some African countries supply India. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research Expands Board of Directors
…members and staff of the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research to find real solutions to the challenges facing today’s food and agriculture systems,” said Stallman. “My first job out…
Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee Members Named
…Agricultural labor reduction concerns; Potential food waste and food desert reduction concepts throughout the industry supply chain; and Advocating agricultural-based jobs to potential new farmers, and providing training, mentoring and…