McKalip Now Confirmed Faces Big Challenge on Market Access
Doug McKalip, now confirmed as President Biden’s Chief Ag Trade Negotiator with the U.S. Trade Representative’s office, faces a huge challenge to expand overseas market access. The issue is not Doug McKalip, who has some 30 years’
Egg Prices Hit Record Levels
Egg prices are hitting record levels. Free Republic Dot Com says the surge in price is being driven by an avian-influenza outbreak that’s killed tens of millions of chickens and turkeys in the U.S. this year. Wholesale
Ag Groups Applaud McKalip, Esteban Confirmations
America’s leading agriculture groups applauded the Senate confirming Doug McKalip as the new Chief Agricultural Negotiator. The U.S. Grains Council says McKalip, “combines extensive international experience and almost 30 years of government service at USDA to help
Democrats Don’t Make Changes in House Leadership
Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives aren’t making any changes to their leaders on the Agriculture and Education and Labor Committees, even after losing a majority. Representatives David Scott of Georgia and Bobby Scott of Virginia
AFBF: Risk Management Tools a Farm Bill Priority
During volatility in the markets, managing risk remains a priority for farmers and ranchers. New analysis from the American Farm Bureau Federation examines several farm bill risk management tools included in Title 1 and explains the impact
Soy Checkoff Elects New Chair; Sets Priorities for New Year
The United Soybean Board recently elected Meagan Kaiser of Missouri as the organization’s new Chair. She explains the top priorities for the soy checkoff in 2023, “We’re in the second year of our new strategic plan. So,