…the agreement in the Northern Triangle in 2006, ag exports have doubled, totaling $2.2 billion in 2017. While the mission is based in Guatemala, mission participants will also have the…
USDA Releases 2018 Planting Estimates
…one million acres over the 2017 estimate of 12.6 million acres. This year’s cotton acreage estimate is officially 13.3 million acres. Some analysts believe that soybeans could actually move past…
Section 199A Fix Is Coming
…coming out of Congress will essentially reinstate the law that was in effect prior to the 2017 tax bill and reestablish the Domestic Activities Deduction to the way it was…
Mexico Buying More Brazilian Corn as NAFTA Negotiations Continue
…climbing, totaling over one-half million metric tons in 2017. That’s more than 900 percent jump over the previous year. The purchases all came in the last four months of 2017….
How Potential ADM, Bungee Merger Would Impact Farmers
…ADM reported $60.8 billion in annual net sales in 2017, while Bunge made about $45.8 billion in net sales in 2017. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Joint Ventures in Dairy Increasing
…U.S. has heavily invested in milk production, Europe and other regions that faced production constraints focused their effort and investment on technology for the processing sector. And, in 2017, many…
Sonoma County Sustainability Program Close to Achieving Goal
…our sustainability initiative,” said Kruse. The next step is the audit phase to allow growers to become certified. It can be a time-consuming process, which is why it will be…
Plant-based Protein Eaters: It’s About Taste
…percent. Meat industry publication Meatingplace reports the research was based on responses from more than 1,800 U.S. internet users aged 18 or over that eat plant-based proteins. The study also…
Fertilizer Institute Issues Annual Industry Report
The Fertilizer Institute 2017 State of the Fertilizer Industry report shows a continued investment in nutrient management and stewardship, among other things. Organizers say the annual report, which is part…
Legislation Designed to Save Pollinators Introduced in House
…pollinators. Estimates are that the U.S. lost one-third of honeybee colonies between 2016 and 2017, with similar losses occurring in previous years. To help bring a halt to the trend,…
The Western View: Nutria Invasion
…America. colonies have become established and wreaked havoc in Louisiana, the Chesapeake bay, and the Pacific Northwest. Since March 30, 2017, more than 20 nutria, including males, pregnant females and…
Growth Energy: More Biofuels Vital to Improving U.S. Energy Outlook
…U.S. motorists in traditional light-duty vehicles. That’s an increase from 2.8 trillion miles in 2017 to 3.3 trillion miles in 2050. EIA also reports that, “Retail prices of motor gasoline…
U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Wants Beef Defined
…asking questions about how lab-grown meat will be regulated, according to meat industry publication Meatingplace. The North American Meat Institute also made it a hot topic at the recently held…
Former Ag Trade Negotiator Says Much Work Left on NAFTA
…Zealand, Argentina and Brazil, could take part of U.S. exports of corn to Mexico. Adding to the possible delays in getting the trade talks wrapped up on time, Vetter highlighted…