Brazil’s securities regulator announced it’s launching four new probes into meatpacker JBS and other companies also controlled by J & F Investments. The probes are looking into suspicious trades made…
China/U.S. Beef Import Discussions Moving Faster
…Department of Agriculture says it’s great news for American farmers who will be able to pursue business in China that’s been lost by a rival beef producer, Brazil. As a…
White House Budget Proposal Cuts Ag Spending $46 Billion
…costs for federal inspectors at meat plants in two years by adding $600 million in user fees for the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. From the National Association of…
Proposed Ag Budget Fails Farmers, Ranchers, Farm Bureau President Says
…negatively impact consumer confidence in critical meat and poultry inspection. This proposal would hamper the viability of plant and animal security programs at our borders and undermine the nation’s grain…
Giving Gardeners Information on Potting Media for Trees and Shrubs
…of soils, in different parts of the country, and with different types of shrubs and small potted trees. Read more about this research in the May 2017 issue of AgResearch….
Senate Ag to Hold Farm Economy Hearing
…with less.” Date: Thursday, May 25, 2017 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: 328A Russell Senate Office Building Witnesses will be announced prior to the hearing. The hearing will be webcast live…
$4.7 Million to Support University Agricultural Science Programs
…for applications is September 15, 2017. See the request for applications for details. Since 2012, NIFA has invested more than $21 million through the NLGCA program. Among past projects, a…
NCBA Joins Canadian, Mexican Partners in Presidential Letter
…U.S. Meat Export Federation,” Uden said. “In addition, exports now account for as much as 13% of overall U.S. beef production — and it’s more likely to be higher-quality cuts…
Grilling Season Poised to Increase Meat Demand
…on food bought away from home decreased 4.8 percent. Meat industry publication Meatingplace says consumers expect beef, chicken and pork prices to drop in the next couple of weeks, compared…
OTA Applauds Organic Research Investment Legislation
…Organic Trade Association says the investments included in the bill would meet the research needs of the growing organic sector. The Organic Research Act of 2017 would increase annual funding…
$86 Million Available in First Prop 1 Grants
…Building 901 P Street, Hearing Room Sacramento, CA 95814 June 12, 2017, 10:00 AM Fresno Irrigation District 2907 S. Maple Avenue, Boardroom Fresno, CA 93725 June 13, 2017, 1:00 PM…
GIPSA Seeks Comments on U.S. Standards for Beans and Lentils
…Register of May 15, 2017. GIPSA is proposing to establish a class and grade requirement chart for “chickpea,” also known as “garbanzo bean” and establish a new grade determining factor,…
Conaway Welcomes Sec. Perdue to the Agriculture Committee
…of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. Full House Agriculture Committee – Public Hearing RE: State of the Rural Economy: Secretary Sonny Perdue May 17, 2017, 1300 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C….
USDA Seeks Feedback From California and Nevada Growers
…agency will survey almost 3,700 farmers across California and Nevada, to determine crop production and supplies levels in 2017. “Due to the widespread and significant impact of its results, the…