The CEO of global agribusiness company Bunge Limited says U.S. corn is a better deal for Mexico than corn from Argentina or Brazil. Soren Schroder (shrow-der) says he does not…
Agri View: Red Meat Consumption
Everett Griner talks about a new study on red meat consumption in today’s Agri View. Red Meat Consumption If you read too much about the food you eat or how…
National Pork Board Increases International Markets Funding
…through additional funding of in-country promotions of U.S. pork with the U.S. Meat Export Federation.” On average, U.S. pork and pork variety meat exports accounted for 25.8 percent of total…
AFBF Joins Groups in Support of Farm Bill Funding
…and reduce the farm safety net, conservation initiatives, and nutrition assistance.” In reality, savings from the 2014 farm bill was far more. The Congressional Budget Office’s January 2017 baseline estimates…
USDA Seeks Nominees for the National Watermelon Promotion Board
…for submitting nominations is June 30, 2017. District One consists of the following Florida counties: Brevard, Broward, Charlotte, Collier, Dade, Desoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lake, Lee,…
USDA Announces Webinar Series about Project Applications for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program
…22, 2017 April 5, 2017 Visit the RCPP website to learn more about the webinar series and to RSVP for a specific date. Created by the 2014 Farm Bill, RCPP…
Day Without Immigrants Protests Slowed Some Meatpacking Operations
…spokesperson told meat industry publication Meatingplace the impact was “minimal,” and a Tyson Foods spokesperson said absentee levels at some locations were “higher than normal,” but noted all plants were…
Mexico Looking at Argentina, Brazil, for Yellow Corn
…Argentina and Brazil to explore buying yellow corn from the two nations. The trip was attributed to an effort to consider lessening Mexico’s dependence on the United States, according to…
50th Anniversary of World Ag Expo Comes to a Close
The 2017 World Ag Expo came to a close on February 16, 2017, with large crowds, cutting-edge exhibits and a little bit of rain. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the world’s…
Scott Pruitt Confirmed and Sworn in as EPA Administrator
…17, 2017) and subsequently resigned as Attorney General of Oklahoma. Administrator Pruitt believes promoting and protecting a strong and healthy environment is one of the lifeblood priorities of the government,…
EPA Defends RFS Implementation
…through the reasons why the EPA denied a petition to change the point of obligation under the RFS, how it set the biofuel requirements for 2017-2018, and a number of…
New Venture for the National Farm Machinery Show
…for the benefit of all. Show organizers expect 30,000 people to come through the doors this week at the 2017 Show in Louisville. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
Congress Reintroduces Legislation to Cut Red Tape For Conservationists
…Improving Access to Farm Conservation Act on Monday, Feb 13. House Agriculture Committee members Ann Kuster, D-N.H., and Rick Crawford, R-Ark., introduced the House companion bill Thursday (February 16, 2017)….
Influence of Income and Prices on Global Dietary Patterns by Country, Age, and Gender
…legumes, nuts and seeds, whole grains, unprocessed red meat, processed meat, fish, milk, sugar-sweetened beverages, and 100-percent fruit juice). All findings are based on 2010 and 2011 data. Income elasticities…