Florida citrus growers are expected to harvest 14 percent less product this year compared to last year, but the Department of Agriculture says that is not because of Hurricane Matthew….
NPPC Concerned About Rules On Livestock Contracts
…(PSA) related to meat packers using “unfair, unjustly discriminatory or deceptive practices” and giving “undue or unreasonable preferences or advantages” to producers. While NPPC has yet to see the language…
Outlook for Equipment Manufacturers set to Improve
…mean improved sales volumes and margins for Deere & Company’s fiscal 2017 and 2018, and improved outlooks for other manufacturers. The Wells Fargo data shows Deere and AGCO Corp. outperforming…
Dairy Farmers Dumping Excess Milk
…transfer the raw product for alternative use at current market prices, which have plummeted 36 percent since record prices in 2014. Dairy and meat producers started expanding operations two years…
Domino’s Pizza Donating $1 Million to FFA
…executive vice president of communication and investor relations. “A commitment to FFA is a commitment to supporting the future of agriculture.” The five-year commitment will begin in 2017. Each year,…
Technical Review Committee Members Wanted
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross is welcoming volunteers with knowledge and expertise regarding California’s specialty crop industry to serve as reviewers on the 2017 Specialty…
Almond Board: Almond Leadership Program
Those in the almond industry are encouraged to apply for the Almond Leadership Program for 2017. Jenny Nicolau, Almond Board Manager of Industry Relations tells us more about the program….
Brazil Poultry Producers Are Potential U.S. Corn Buyers
…the trade talk says Argentina can only supply Brazil with corn through February of 2017. 15 total shipments are booked to come into Brazil, but officials say another 12 shipments…
USDA WASDE Report at a Glance
…to higher world import demand. Livestock, Poultry, and Dairy: The forecast for total red meat and poultry production for 2016 is reduced from last month as slightly higher beef and…
Advisory Committee on Animal Health Seeks Nominations for Membership
…expire for the current members of the Committee in 2017. The Secretary will select up to 20 members from across the agricultural community, including producers, processors, marketers, researchers, State and…
India, Pakistan Tensions could send Cotton Trade Business to U.S.
…Pakistan. Reduced cotton imports from Pakistan may help other suppliers like Brazil, the United States and some African countries supply India. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee Members Named
…members previously served two-year terms from 2014-2016. The following members will continue serving the final year of their three-year terms on the committee from 2014 to 2017: Tiffany Boaldin, Chef,…
Brazil Opens Market for U.S. Corn Imports
Brazil recently paved the way for imports of U.S. corn following a short corn crop, according to industry sources. Regulators in Brazil last week met and authorized outstanding biotech products…
TTIP Deal Faces Uncertain Future
…is unwilling to remove tariffs on beef, poultry and pork. The EU has indicated it would allow some market access for “sensitive” products, including meat if the United States agrees…