…door for increased research. The Agency indicated it would expand the number of registered manufacturers that supply marijuana for research purposes. For many years, since the 1930’s, the federal government…
National Farmer’s Day
…join in the celebration of this holiday. Thank a farmer for the hard work they do to supply us with food. Use the hashtag #NationalFarmersDay to post on social media….
Progress during National School Lunch Week and Farm to School Month
…has invested close to $1 billion in 40,000 local food-related projects on farms and in communities across the country. You can find local and regional supply chain resources on the…
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….
Animal Monitoring Technology at World Dairy Expo
…even more value from their SCR system: The Real-time Group Routine application provides real-time updates on unusual activity and rumination that may indicate disruptions to routine, helping to identify and…
Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee Members Named
…Agricultural labor reduction concerns; Potential food waste and food desert reduction concepts throughout the industry supply chain; and Advocating agricultural-based jobs to potential new farmers, and providing training, mentoring and…
Markets for U.S. Agricultural Products to Strengthen
…to $1 billion in 40,000 local food-related projects. Information on local and regional supply chain resources is available on the KYF2 website and the KYF2 Compass can help users locate…
Cargill Announces Non-GMO Project Verified Ingredients
…navigate the dynamic consumer, supply-chain and manufacturing issues related to producing non-GMO products. Scaling production and transitioning entire supply chains are some of the most complex issues facing the food…
Early-Autumn Weather Affects Coastal Crops
…reduction in supply might bring prices up.” Winegrape harvesting is under way in the county, and the heat wave could actually be beneficial, he said. “The wineries want certain levels…
Food Policy Action Endorses Clinton
…its failures up and down the food chain. Our out of balance food system is truly failing the American public, and we need a strong leader in the White House…
Cargill Sales and Net Earnings Higher in 2016
…higher numbers of cattle in the supply chain as well as consumer demand for more beef. The poultry-based divisions, along with turkey and egg businesses, were more profitable than they…
Forestry Experts Say Tree Mortality Brings Added Risk
…fuels and replant trees. Otherwise, the conversion to chaparral could further increase risk of wildfires and affect the state’s water supply. A U.S. Forest Service survey, released in June, revealed…
Food and Agriculture Co-op Income Again Sets Record
…farm supply co-op, based in Saint Paul, Minn., was third, with $13.1 billion in sales. The biggest ‘gainer’ on the list from 2014 was Producers Livestock Marketing Association, based in…
Pacific Region Poultry and Egg Report
…2 percent from a year ago. Leading breeders placed 7.69 million broiler-type pullet chicks for future domestic hatchery supply flocks during August 2016, down 3 percent from August 2015. U.S….