Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the appointment of four members to serve on the United Sorghum Checkoff Program Board. Members will serve three-year terms. Producers appointed to the board are:…
Seaweed Could Reduce Pork Antibiotics Use
Researchers overseas say seaweed may help pork producers improve their animal’s health and reduce the need for antibiotics. The researchers at Ireland’s University College in Dublin report feeding seaweed to…
China Moves to Reopen Market to U.S. Beef
…for U.S. producers. The Obama Administration and USDA will continue to press trading partners to eliminate unfair barriers to trade that hamper American farmers and ranchers.” Background Following the discovery…
Almond Board: Almonds Rise to Top in Europe
…forms is a great opportunity for snack producers. Different flavors of almond pieces are being used in clusters and bound with almond butter, for example, to create a completely new…
Canada Producers Share Agribusiness Merger Fears
…trait business. The Alberta Canola Producers Commission says farmers are concerned with potential input cost increases and that a merger may diminish the incentive for future innovation. From the National…
FSIS Updates Procedure Allowing Organic Meats Non-GMO Label
The Department of Agriculture has released a new procedure allowing certified organic meat and poultry producers to obtain approval of non-GMO label claims, based on the products organic certification. Announced…
Canada Investigating PEDv Outbreak in Manitoba
…reported nine confirmed outbreaks of PEDv on Manitoba farms since 2014 and six of those are now considered “PEDv Presumptive Negative.” Manitoba’s Chief Veterinary Office is helping pork producers to…
Farm Groups Cautious of Merger Trend
…the continued trend of consolidation is adding to rural job loss, increasing costs for producers, and reducing competition among only a few companies in each sector. “The nation’s antitrust enforcement…
NFU Joins in Promoting Safe Practices
…farm equipment being operated in the fields and sharing rural roads with other motorists. It’s important for producers and consumers alike to be aware of the dangers and know best…
Ag Confidence Continues to Decline
…That 27% drop, which is also down slightly from the pre-planting April findings, is “driven by producers simply feeling their present situation is pretty awful,” said pollster Robert Hill, principal…
Agri View: Apple Versatility
…world’s top apple producers are China, United States, Turkey, Iran and Poland. Apples account for 50% of the world’s deciduous fruit tree production The five most popular apples in the…
Talk of a 2017 Farm Bill?
…state lawmakers are hoping the safety net programs in the 2014 farm bill can help carry producers through low prices, soaring production domestically and abroad, and weak global demand. Politico’s…
WRDA Bill Clears Senate with On-Farm Storage Exemption
…would also be exempt. Fischer said, “Most agricultural producers live miles away from the nearest source of fuel, so they have to rely on on-farm fuel storage to have access…
Demand for Hay Depends on Level of its Quality
…this trend as the one “salvation” for California producers, particularly for those in the Imperial Valley that export a lot of hay, noting that 10 to 12 percent of hay…