…for more than 7 million people in rural areas across the country in Fiscal Year 2017. “Partnering with our small towns and cities to support essential services that rural residents…
American Meat Supply Largest on Record
…overall supplies and do not include nonfood uses of livestock meat products. Supplies also do not offer any clues as to how much meat and poultry will ultimately be consumed….
Alternative Antibiotic Gives Piglets a Boost
…growth and health effects. This news comes at an opportune time in light of the 2017 Veterinary Feed Directive banning the use of antibiotics in swine diets for promoting growth….
Perdue Announces USDA’s Farm Bill and Legislative Principles for 2018
…efficient regulation and the safety of meat, poultry and processed egg products, including improved coordination and clarity on execution of food safety responsibilities. Continue to focus USDA resources on products…
U.S. Ag, Equipment Companies, Benefiting from Trade with Cuba
…Cuba in November of 2017 were pegged at $21.2 million, compared to $10.59 million in November 2016, and $6.24 million in November of 2015. There were also substantial increases in…
CoBank: Expect more Farm Bankruptcies in 2018
…year. The number of Chapter 12 filings has been on the rise since 2014 when there were about 380 filings. That number spiked to just more than 500 in 2017….
USDA-APHIS to Review Research for Determination of Non-Regulated Status for Ultra-Low Gossypol Cottonseed
Ultra-Low Gossypol Cottonseed Part of Cotton Incorporated Research Activities Cotton Incorporated-funded research into the suppression of gossypol in cottonseed is being reviewed by USDA-APHIS for a determination of non-regulated status…
NPPC Commends USDA for Maintaining Essential Livestock Market Programs
…by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service, is the sole source of market information on sales to packers of cattle, swine and lambs and on the subsequent sale of meat products. Inspection…
Farm Futures Releases 2018 Planting Intentions Survey Results
…to plant more of what paid best in 2017. For the first time since 1983, farmers want to plant more soybeans than corn. Back then, the government’s PIK program idled…
Secretary Perdue Outlines USDA Services in the Event of a Government Shutdown
…meat, poultry, and egg products are safe and prevent the movement or sale in commerce of any meat or poultry products which are adulterated; Inspect before and after slaughter those…
USDA Announces Plenary Speakers for the 2018 Agricultural Outlook Forum
…2017 World Food Prize Laureate. Speaking at dinner on the first day is Dr. Mehmood Khan, Vice Chairman and Chief Scientific Officer for PepsiCo. The plenary session will also feature…
USDA Announces a Near-Record Year for Farm Loans
…programs. Hard-working farm families across the country accessed nearly $6 billion in new credit, either directly or guaranteed through commercial lenders in 2017. At year end, FSA was assisting more…
American Drivers Top 3 Billion Miles Driven on E15
…E15 sites has doubled in 2017 for the fourth year in a row,” Skor added. E15 is cleaner burning and has higher octane, which makes it a smart choice for…
Cargill Enters Plant-Based Protein Market
…from animal cells. Cargill joins other large meat companies investing in alternative protein sources. Tyson Foods in 2016 acquired a five percent stake in plant-based meat alternative maker Beyond Meat…