…of our nation’s natural resources,” the comments read. “The industry takes very seriously its obligation to protect the environment while providing the nation with a safe and affordable food supply.”…
Cargill: Grain Glut to Last
Cargill expects international grain markets to remain oversupplied. The company’s CEO told Reuters recently that the oversupply will remain “for a long time” due to bountiful harvests and an increase…
WASDE Report Shows Increase in Livestock and Poultry Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture released their May World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report this week, and in the Livestock, Poultry, and Dairy section, it notes that total…
May WASDE Report Mostly Neutral
The monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report by the Department of Agriculture released Wednesday predicts a U.S. corn crop of 14.06 billion bushels, down 1.08 billion from last…
Secretary Perdue to Attend House Ag Committee Hearing on Rural Economy
…along with his vision for USDA and the role it will play in ensuring that our country “continues to enjoy the safest, most abundant, and most affordable food supply in…
PMA: Work Smarter, Not Harder
…between entrepreneurs and members from all aspects of the food chain. Labor challenges in agriculture are only getting worse with less available workers and increasing costs. PMA’s Chief Science and…
U.S. on Path to Sustainable Commercial Fishing Waters
…science, opens up economic opportunities to Americans along the supply chain – from buying bait at a local marina to enjoying a seafood dinner.” The U.S commercial fishing and seafood…
Free Trade, Relationships Key To Market Competitiveness In South Korea
…business with the United States as they feel we offer the most consistent, steady supply of coarse grains and co-products.” Learn more about the Council’s work in South Korea here….
Urban School Food Alliance Responds to School Nutrition Standard
…food programs that include antibiotic-free initiatives and the elimination of unwholesome ingredients in the food supply. We will persist in helping the environment by employing sound environmental practices and by…
Are You Ready for the Migration of Hummingbirds
…will regularly bathe if a ready supply of water is at hand. Or, leaving those cob webs alone since hummingbirds use spider webs as their main ingredient in their nests….
Rabobank Finds Pork Export Market Projections Favorable
…now,” says Justin Sherrard, Global Strategist Animal Protein at Rabobank. “The demand market will continue throughout Q2, supporting margins along the supply chain.” Highlights from the Pork Quarterly Q2 2017…
Dow/DuPont Merger Gets Conditional China Approval
…example, Dow and DuPont will have to divest parts of DuPont’s crop protection portfolio. Dow and DuPont have also made commitments within the Chinese market, including the supply and distribution…
Argentine Lemons Entering U.S. Market Despite Objections
…supply.” Nelson went on to say, “The foundation of this rule and the execution of the rule-making process under the Obama administration and now the Trump administration is laden with…
Finding a Balance for Food Labeling
…requirements. “So how do we balance it out without making food labeling on any small jar multi-pages because that would make it very difficult in the supply chain,” Perdue said….