U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Pave the Way in Climate Change
TAMPA, Fla. (December 20, 2022) – Since launching in June 2021, Agoro Carbon Alliance and participating farmers and ranchers have made significant contributions to mitigate climate change. With more than $12 million in payments distributed, Agoro Carbon has
NRDC: McDonald’s Quietly Updates Policies on Antibiotic Use in Beef Supplies, Continues Touting Empty Promises
CHICAGO (December 20, 2022) – After a two-year delay in releasing reduction targets related to its 2018 antibiotic use policy for beef supply chains, McDonald’s has pivoted and quietly published a new, weaker approach, instead. While the
Windsor Livestock Auction Co., Inc. to host 2023 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship Qualifying Event
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (December 20, 2022) – The final of three qualifying events for the World Livestock Auctioneer Championship (WLAC) will be hosted by Windsor Livestock Auction Co., Inc. in Windsor, Mo., on January 4, 2023. Opening ceremonies
Next Steps for U.S.-Mexico Corn Trade Issue
The U.S. met with a delegation of government officials from Mexico last week to discuss Mexico’s plan to end imports of biotech commodities. Dave Salmonsen, American Farm Bureau Federation Senior Government Affairs Director, says Mexico offered a
Omnibus Boosts Ag Research, Rural Development, Nutrition Funding, but No Cattle Market Reform
The Senate’s $1.7 trillion spending bill to finish this fiscal year boosts agricultural research, rural development, and nutrition, but doesn’t include long-fought cattle market reforms. The more than 4,000-page bill leaves out controversial legislation sought by Senator
Omnibus Includes Growing Climate Solutions Act, SUSTAINS Act
The National Milk Producers Federation commended Congress for including the Growing Climate Solutions Act and the SUSTAINS Act in its final fiscal year 2023 budget package. The measures will help dairy farmers seek additional sustainability opportunities as
Study Shows Soybean Oil for Biofuels Has Limited Impact on Overall Food Prices
A new study shows U.S.-grown soybeans are well suited for people looking to cook, fuel up or find other sustainable solutions. The United Soybean Board partnered with Purdue University to evaluate whether the increased use of soybean
US Requests New USMCA Dispute Consultations on Canadian Dairy TRQ Policies
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai Tuesday announced that the United States is requesting new dispute settlement consultations with Canada under the United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement. The request is over Canada’s dairy tariff-rate quota,
USDA and USTR Seek New Trade Advisory Committee Members
The Department of Agriculture and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative are accepting applications for new members to serve on agricultural trade advisory committees. Members of the Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee advise the administration on implementing
USDA: Vegetable Prices Spike in 2022
Fresh-market vegetable crops in California, Florida, and Mexico were hit with a variety of inclement weather this summer and fall. The adverse weather reduced supplies and contributed to higher shipping-point prices, according to a USDA Economic Research