…Funding support was provided by the USDA Market Access Program (MAP) and the Nebraska Soybean Board. One very effective event – a U.S. pork “Washoku Seminar” and blogger lunch –…
Milk Output Record High in the Forecast for 2016
…dairy may produce 211.8 billion pounds of milk this year, “That’s a record milk production.” About one and a half percent more than last year but of course USDA outlook…
Agri View: Agriculture Productivity
Everett Griner talks about agriculture productivity in today’s Agri View. Agriculture Productivity From USDA Economic Research Service Agricultural Productivity It is widely agreed that increased productivity, arising from innovation and…
Cattle Price Declines Expected This Year
Early forecasts for 2016 call for more beef output and lower cattle prices, but markets and analysts are awaiting two big USDA reports later this month that could help narrow…
Vilsack Leads Trade Mission to Chile and Peru
Vilsack The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will lead a trade mission March 14 to March 18 to expand export opportunities for U.S. agriculture…
USDA Microloans Help Purchase Land and Improve Property
…Microloans provide up to $50,000 to qualified producers, and can be issued to the applicant directly from the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA). This microloan announcement is another USDA resource…
Agri View: Bad Economic Year
Everett Griner talks about the worst economic year for farmers since 2002 in today’s Agri View. Bad Economic Year From USDA Statement from Secretary Tom Vilsack on Updated 2015 U.S….
Runoff Forecasts Encouraging for Western US
Many Western states have favorable spring and summer runoff forecasts to start the new year, per USDA. Rod Bain and meteorologist Brad Rippey have the report. Encouraging Western Water Runoff…
Dietary Guidelines
…inform USDA and HHS food programs, such as USDA’s National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, which feed more than 30 million children each school day, and the Special…
New Air Quality Incentives for Nut Farmers to Adopt Low-Emission Harvesters
California air quality should get a boost from farmers using lower emission harvesting equipment, according to USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in California. Beginning in 2016, the agency is offering…
World Ag Expo to Feature Harden, Ross, and Kinoshita on Panel
…Director Sabrina Hill. Krysta Harden Krysta Harden was sworn in as the Deputy Secretary for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on August 12, 2013 after unanimous confirmation by the…
Agri View: COOL Labeling
Everett Griner talks about COOL labeling in today’s Agri View. COOL Labeling From USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) is a labeling…
Wet Weather Doesn’t Hinder Citrus Harvest
…cara cara and blood orange varieties. California’s grapefruit production is down 1 percent from the 2013-14 season, but lemon production is up 9 percent, USDA crop analysts found. Tangerine and…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine 2016 Update
…prior to moving out of the quarantine area. An exception may be made for nursery stock and budwood grown in USDA-approved structures which are designed to keep ACP and other…