Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today appointed seven members and five alternates to serve on the National Processed Raspberry Council. The appointees will serve 3-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2017, and…
Is 2017 A Turnaround Year For Farmers
At least one company is predicting 2017 to be something of a turnaround year for farmers. An Ag Web Dot Com article says 2017 could see a “global supply pullback”…
E.U.-Canada Trade Deal In Trouble Again
…Committees are expecting to cast votes on the deal as well. Parliament is expected to hold a final vote on the deal in 2017. If it’s passed, the deal also…
Funding for Smart Technology Innovations in Agriculture
…growth, food waste and the impacts of a changing climate. Applications are due by Feb. 15, 2017. Details eligibility for applicants and research topics are available in the Program Solicitation…
Fair Practices Rules Protect Contract Farmers
…to eliminate abusive practices in the meatpacking industry, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has published a set of rules that will finally give the largely toothless act some bite….
Lower Beef Prices Good for Consumers
As consumers shop at the meat case this holiday season and into the new year, they will see lower retail prices on beef, including popular holiday cuts like the tenderloin…
Canada Approves Funds for Ranchers Affected by Bovine TB
…10,000 cattle after five cattle tested positive for bovine TB. Canada’s agriculture minister announced this week Canada has approved $16.7 million to assist ranchers impacted by the outbreak. Meat industry…
Updating the National Poultry Improvement Program
…program, following World Organization for Animal Health guidelines. The updated standards will take effect on February 13, 2017. After the program is fully implemented, and if accepted by our international…
4-H and NASA Partner on Space Age STEM Curriculum
…Whitson highlights the new program that will be available to the public in January 2017. Whitson arrived on the International Space Station (ISS) in November and will take command of…
White House Issues ‘Midnight’ GIPSA Rule
…of livestock, lead to consolidation of the livestock industry – putting farmers out of business – and increase consumer prices for meat. The National Pork Producers Council will work with…
USDA Revises Guidance on Date Labeling
…circumstances) to break down bulk shipments of federally-inspected meat or poultry products, wrap or rewrap those products, and label the products for distribution to consumers. In 2016, FSIS enabled 2.6…
Monsanto Shareholders Approve Merger with Bayer
…to be completed by the end of 2017. Bayer and Monsanto announced the merger agreement in September. Under the terms, Bayer AG agreed to purchase Monsanto for $66 billion. From…
Judge Sides with R-CALF Against Beef Checkoff
…injunction would stop the Department of Agriculture from allowing the Montana State Beef Council to use checkoff dollars to fund its advertising campaigns. Meat industry publication Meatingplace reports the ruling…
Consumers Set to Benefit from Lower Global Meat Prices
A report from Rabobank shows consumers will benefit from downward pressure on global meat prices in 2017. The Rabobank Food & Agribusiness Research and Advisory group says high supply and…