…released by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, in 2017 the U.S. exported 58,000 metric tons of rice worth $42 million to the EU. The report also predicted…
U.S. Now has 6.5 Million Acres of Organic Certified Land
…U.S. farms certified as compliant with the USDA National Organic Program standards for organic row crop production. The total represents three percent increase from 2017, or 460 new operations across…
Europe’s Leading Livestock Event, Sommet de l’Elevage, Welcomes 95,000+ Professionals
…L’ELEVAGE which equates to an 8% increase compared to the 2017 numbers. The SOMMET confirms once again its position as an international business place with an increase in foreign visitors….
More Than 65,000 Expected in Indianapolis for 2018 National FFA Convention & Expo
…and journey starts with just one – just one step, just one conversation, just one action. Together, we can make an impact on our chapters, our communities, our future,” 2017-18…
USDA Issues Farm Safety Net and Conservation Payments
…under the ARC and PLC programs for the 2017 crop year, and approximately $1.8 billion in annual rental payments under CRP for 2018. “Despite a temporary lapse of Farm Bill…
Southern Africa: A Promising Region for U.S. Agricultural Exports
…Southern Africa Product Values in Millions USD 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Poultry Meat & Products (ex. eggs) 263 283 113 114 249 Wheat 36 17 20 56 45 Corn…
U.S. Farm Equipment Sales Rises in September
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers monthly “Flash Report” says U.S. sales of all tractors back in September were up two percent compared to the same time frame in 2017. For…
EU Ready for Talks over U.S. Beef
…the European Union banned the use of growth hormones in meat across the EU, including imports. The EU says it will look to raise the U.S. share of hormone-free beef…
August Beef Exports Soar to New Heights, Pork Export Value Still under Pressure
U.S. beef exports set new records in August with export value topping $750 million for the first time. The U.S. Meat Export Federation says August pork exports were fairly steady…
Perdue Favors Removal of Section 232 Tariffs on Canada, Mexico
…for relaxing those,” in a speech to a joint meeting of the North American Meat Institute, the Canadian Meat Council and a Mexican meat industry group. The section 232 steel…
USDA Partners to Improve Community Infrastructure for 1.1 Million Rural Americans
…Grant program to $2.8 billion, up $200 million from FY 2017. In April 2017, President Donald J. Trump established the Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity to identify…
Court to Hear OTA Suit Against USDA Organic Livestock Rule Withdraw
…Association filed its original lawsuit against USDA in September of 2017 over the agency’s continued delay of the final organic welfare standard. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trade War Benefiting U.S. Food Banks
…package for farmers. With the Department of Agriculture buying commodities to help ease the burden on farmers, those items will show up in U.S. food banks, including meat, dairy products,…
US Pushing for Better Trade Terms with Japan
…Foreign Agricultural Service, there were $11.9 billion in American agricultural exports to Japan in 2017. That rate of trade made Japan the fourth largest agricultural market for U.S. goods and…