Ag Policy
Total U.S. red meat and poultry production in 2014 is projected to be above 2013, while milk production is also forecast higher thanks to lower feed costs and relatively strong prices.
The cuts could impact the physical delivery and cash settlement mechanisms of certain CME livestock and dairy products.
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association issues a statement regarding the possible 15 day furlough of all FSIS employees.
Court rules components of EPA criteria for Florida nutrient standards as arbitrary and capricious.
USDA offers a 30-day extension on the comment period for the proposed rule on animal disease traceability.
These free trade agreements represent nearly $2.5 billion in new agriculture exports.
Language in ag funding bill stops development of Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration’s proposed livestock and poultry marketing rule.
WTO preliminary rule says the U.S. country of origin labeling law violates certain technical barriers to trade.
Prepare to pay more when you head to the grocery store.
Meat industry asks Obama to classify meat and poultry inspectors as essential personnel who are not subject to work stoppage.
While milk production forecast is slightly reduced.
Appeals court ruled that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency exceeded its statutory authority.
Anecdotes and analysis part of the story
For 2011, a 2 to 3% increase is expected in food prices.
Decision impacts American farmers, food manufacturers and consumers
Senate passes requthorization, House awaits vote.
USDA announced a new tariff aid plan that offers a single payment rate for all commodities.
The Trump administration is preparing to announce another round of aid to farmers hurt by the trade war with China as soon as Thursday.
Despite a 20% retaliatory duty on most U.S. pork entering Mexico, most customers there remain optimistic.
This interactive map is part of APHIS’ efforts to advance the Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) program.
China is considering canceling a planned Washington trip this week by the country’s top trade negotiator, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Trade talks with China are set to kick back up next week in Washington, D.C. and Farm Journal Washington Correspondent Jim Wiesemeyer thinks there’s a 98% the U.S. will see a trade deal soon.
President Donald Trump plans to to implement the previously delayed tariff increases on Chinese goods on Friday, raising tariffs from 10% to 25% on $200 billion worth of goods.
A bill has recently been signed into law in Oklahoma that will prohibit deceptive or misleading labeling of meat products, and in essence prevents cell cultured or plant based products from using meat terms.
Missouri senators are advancing legislation to block local officials from regulating industrial farms more strictly than the state does.
Measures advancing in the Missouri Legislature would limit the scope of rules that local governments can slap on large animal feeding operations.
John Phipps has a fundamental issue with the ag census -- it takes far too long. John breaks down his issue with it during John’s World.
It is extremely important for rapid progress to be made in these negotiations if U.S. beef and pork are to remain competitive in the largest value destination for U.S. red meat, says Dan Halstrom, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) president and CEO.
After accepting payments for approving USDA loans for cash payments, a former Farm Service Agency loan officer will spend two years in federal prison.