…and compliant farm inputs. The Organic Research Act of 2017 invests in the future of organic farming by ensuring the research keeps up with the burgeoning industry.” Statement from Dr….
$7.4 Million for Research on Food Crops and Animals
…future career opportunities. A University of Missouri project is using genomic methods to identify DNA responsible for genetic adaptation for beef cattle with higher yield, quality, and resilience in the…
Perdue: Milk Marketing Order Done by 2018
…stability, and predictability, in milk prices,” Perdue said. “As I understand it, we just completed the first step in that on May 15 when we released it. I will commit…
National Walnut Day
…for thousands of years. These nuts are rich in omega-3 fats and contain higher amounts of antioxidants than most other foods. They also are an excellent source of vitamins and…
Study: U.S. Meat Sales to Reach $100 Billion
…its higher price point, meat will dominate dollar sales despite still trailing poultry in per-capita consumption volume. Meat substitutes will account for less than $2 billion of the projected total….
Cargill: Grain Glut to Last
…the same period. Cargill CEO David MacLennan added: “I don’t see the clearing of excess supply or much volatility to up commodity and grain prices in the near future.” From…
EPA E15 Volatility Restriction Among Regulations Requiring Reform
…put, consumers are being denied access to a lower-cost, higher octane fuel simply because of antiquated EPA regulations that offer absolutely no environmental benefit.” Among other actions EPA should take…
Benefits of a Straw Bale Garden
…which means no bending over. Straw bale gardening can result in a 25% higher crop yield. This is mainly attributed to the excellent root run and air circulation. The bales…
Overall Tractor Sales Trending Higher in 2017
Tractor sales in the United States increased again last month, representing a six percent increase since the beginning of the year. A monthly report by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers…
WASDE Report Shows Increase in Livestock and Poultry Production
…early 2018 are forecast higher; these cattle will be slaughtered during 2018, thus supporting higher beef production. Carcass weights are expected to be higher. Pork production is forecast higher on…
Secretary Perdue to Attend House Ag Committee Hearing on Rural Economy
…17th. The hearing seeks testimony on how the rural and farm economy is holding up amid a downturn in farm income and commodity prices. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Conaway…
Agriculture Vulnerable Amid Trade Risks
…grain handlers in the U.S. would like to see right now, adding agriculture has already suffered through several years of low commodity prices and a strong dollar, which has made…
U.S. Views NAFTA Less Favorable than Canada, Mexico
…for NAFTA is somewhat higher today than it was in 2005, the last time Pew Research Center and Gallup regularly polled about the agreement. From the National Association of Farm…
Global Food Prices Fall for Third Consecutive Month
…the Vegetable Oil Price Index dropped 3.9 percent. Dairy prices fell 3.3 percent in April, representing the second straight month of decline. Meat prices edged higher in April, up 1.8…