Cathy Isom tells us why the phone lines are already lighting up and the questions are pouring in to the USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline. That’s coming up on This…
TPP Headed for Ratification in Japan
…by Monday. Opposition lawmakers raised objections to imported meat containing growth hormones, which isn’t legal in Japan. Opposition groups also called for the labeling of genetically modified fish and the…
CCGGA Opposes Air Resources Board Freight Facility Survey for 2017
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) held a public workshop to discuss “Data Collection and Freight Hub Survey” as part of CARB’s Sustainable Freight Strategy. This issue from early on…
USDA Seeks Applications for Conservation Innovation Grants
…Incentives Program (EQIP) and fosters innovative conservation projects that accelerate the transfer and adoption of promising technologies that benefit natural resources, agricultural production and forest management. The 2017 focus areas…
Farm Bureau Scores Big
Archie Manning Peyton Manning Peyton and Archie Manning will keynote the 2017 American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade Show closing general session on Monday, Jan. 9 in…
Valley’s Gold, Ag Unite Programs Honored
…Excellence Awards program. The winners will be highlighted during AFBF’s 98th Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade Show, Jan. 6-11, 2017, in Phoenix. The CAE program acknowledges and shares successful county…
Ag Economy Barometer Dips
…One-third of producers expect corn prices to exceed $4 per bushel between now and July 2017. 30 percent of respondents expect July 2017 soybean prices to exceed $10 per bushel….
American Lamb Board Appointments Announced
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the appointment of four members to serve on the 2017 American Lamb Board. Each appointee will serve 3-year terms. The newly appointed board members are:…
National Vinegar Day
…condiment for fish and chips flavoring for potato chips a dip for crab meat A substitute for fresh lemon juice Used in sushi rice Commonly put into mint sauce Used…
Agri View: Export Trade
…America is the world’s largest exporter. We export some of everything. But farm exports can befuddle even the experts. Here is what I mean. 2017 farm exports are forecast to…
Enrollment Period for Safety Net Coverage in 2017
…for the 2017 crop year. The enrollment period will continue until Aug. 1, 2017. “FSA issued more than $7 billion in payments in October 2016 under the ARC-County and PLC…
Trade Essential for U.S. Beef and Poultry Markets in 2017
An analyst with Rabobank says “all roads lead to China” when describing the potential for the U.S. poultry sector’s success in 2017. At the National Chicken Council annual meeting last…
Farmers Willing to Walk Away from Cash Rent Agreements
…walk away from a cash lease if it can’t be lowered in 2017,” said Mike Walsten, Editor of the Pro Farmer Landowner newsletter. Walsten said the number of farmers willing…
Bayer CEO Defends Monsanto Acquisition
…this year. Baumann said again that he expects to close the deal for Monsanto by the end of 2017. Baumann made these remarks as the company announced its third-quarter earnings…