…point if exports struggled.” “Protect the U.S. citizens,” another survey commenter urged. “I understand we live in a global economy, but, our federal government’s job is to do what is…
Global Food Prices Continue to Rise
Global food prices rose during October. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations says its food price index climbed 1.2 points over the September totals to 172.6. Pro…
Acreage Planting Switch Possible in 2017
…the Food and Ag Policy Research Institute at the University of Missouri. Farmer liquidity will also determine how many corn acres make the switch to soybeans in 2017. “I expect…
‘One Health’ Antibiotic Awareness
…to limit the spread of resistance. USDA’s role in NARMS is monitoring and analyzing changes in antibiotic resistance on farms and in food-processing plants. Scientists with ARS—USDA’s chief in-house scientific…
Pesticide Data Program Summary Released
…residues found on widely consumed foods. The PDP pesticide residue results are reported to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and EPA through monthly reports. FDA and EPA are immediately…
Incentives to Grow the Bioeconomy and Improve Forest Health
…one in 11 American jobs, provides American consumers with more than 80 percent of the food we consume, ensures that Americans spend less of their paychecks at the grocery store…
Almond Board: Almond Conference Sessions
…the top industry event, the Conference brings groundbreaking information and innovative solutions to the attendees — key trends that keep almonds at the forefront of the global food industry. The…
Cautious Optimism Ahead in Dairy Prices
…year. He feels U.S. markets are in a good position to improve, although there may be a cap on how high it can go because of global factors that impact…
What Does President Trump Mean for Canada
Experts who spoke recently with the Global News website agreed on one thing when it comes to President-elect Donald Trump and relations with Canada: It will not be business as…
Soybean Group Wants TPP Vote in Lame-Duck Session
…to be a top priority during the session. The ASA wants the agreement passed so that American farmers and the soybean industry can better take part in the global economy….
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…
Agri View: Challenge to a Food Giant
Everett Griner talks about an up and coming food store challenging a food giant in today’s Agri View. Challenge to a Food Giant Many people are not aware of it…
What Does Trump Win Mean for Ag
…off from the food title. The 70-member Ag Advisory Council says Trump and Pence will likely stick to their support of safety net programs like crop insurance. From the National…
Duvall Comments on Election Results
…are not red or blue, but they are critical to the prosperity of rural America and our ability to protect our nation’s food supply. We urge our elected representatives to…