…policy is a non-starter. U.S. dairy farmers want Canada to change its dairy supply-management system that they say is propping up the Canada dairy industry at the expense of U.S….
New Program Aimed at Increasing Prune Consumption
…of the prunes grown in the U.S. and 40 percent of the overall world supply. After a few years of decline, 2017 saw the industry return to a normal size…
CattleFax Predicts Large Supply and Strong Demand in 2018
…including large supplies of competing proteins, which will weigh on all beef prices. “We have a bigger supply of all proteins ahead in 2018. For the past year we were…
USDA, FDA Announce Formal Agreement to Bolster Coordination and Collaboration
…worked closely over the years to oversee the nation’s food supply. The USDA oversees the safety of most meat, poultry, catfish and certain egg products while the FDA has authority…
Some Sections of NAFTA Negotiations Closer to Completion
…up. Talks on Canada’s dairy supply management system are stalled, which may mean it takes a backseat on things like automobiles, government procurement, and dispute settlement. Jaime Castaneda, senior vice…
Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine Lifted in Los Angeles County
…invasive pests and diseases that can damage or destroy our backyard gardens, agricultural products and natural environment. The efforts are aimed at keeping California’s food supply plentiful, safe and pest-free….
NAFTA Wheat Groups Call for Successful Agreement
…for both the supply chain and consumers. Further, the letter states that an integrated supply chain between the three countries is only effective with NAFTA in place. From the National…
American Meat Supply Largest on Record
In 2018, U.S. consumers are expected to have access to the largest meat supply ever. The U.S. Department of Agriculture projects this year to be the highest per capita quantity…
Perdue Announces USDA’s Farm Bill and Legislative Principles for 2018
…prevent, mitigate, and where appropriate, eradicate harmful plant and animal pests and diseases impacting agriculture. Safeguard our domestic food supply and protect animal health through modernization of the tools necessary…
Classic Lunch Favorite Creamy or Nutty
…Two tablespoons are about 180 calories. In the United States ten states supply 99% of the peanut crop. Georgia is #1, followed by Texas, Alabama and Florida. I’m Cathy Isom……
Agri View: Aquifers Water Dwindling
…crops was drill a well. There has always been an adequate supply of water in those various aquifers in the various regions of the country. But we are finding out…
U.S. Cotton Industry Contributions to Cotton USA Play Critical Role in Developing Export Markets
…countries under its COTTON USA™ trademark. Last year alone, buyers and sellers throughout the global textile supply chain conducted more than 2,100 business meetings at COTTON USA events aimed at…
NPPC Commends USDA for Maintaining Essential Livestock Market Programs
…services provided by USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Services also will continue as an essential activity, ensuring a key element of America’s food supply — safe, nutritious and affordable meat…
Speaker Ryan: Canada the Real Problem with NAFTA
…sticking points in Canada-U.S. trade, especially for Ryan’s native Wisconsin. Canada’s system of tariffs and quotas, known as supply management, restricts much of its market. The U.S. is proposing changes…