U.S. hog numbers show increase
The U.S. hog and pig inventory is up 2 percent from last year, totaling 66.1 million head as of Dec. [...]
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12, 2014
Report shows no threat from pesticide residue on foods
Pesticide chemical levels found on scores of foods tested during 2013 are at levels that do not pose a threat [...]
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12, 2014
Cotton prices to stay flat in 2015
Due to a large world supply and low consumption rates, cotton prices are projected to remain flat heading into 2015, [...]
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12, 2014
USFRA launches ‘how to farm’ video series
In an effort to engage consumers in farm and ranch activities, the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance launched a series [...]
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12, 2014
Russia restricts wheat exports
The Russian government recently announced a resolution to restrict wheat exports starting Feb. 1, 2015. According to Agri-Pulse, the export [...]
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12, 2014
New survey shows consumer preferences
A new survey conducted by Oklahoma State University measured consumers’ preferences on meat consumption and labeling requirements. The November Food [...]
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12, 2014
USDA extends CSP rule comment period
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has extended the public comment period on the Conservation [...]
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12, 2014
Vilsack announces Cattlemen’s Beef Board appointments
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced 25 appointments to the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board. All appointees will serve 3-year [...]
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12, 2014
South Texas Beef Cattle Short Course set for January, San Antonio
The annual South Texas Beef Cattle Short Course, presented by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (AgriLife) and Bexar County Beef [...]
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12, 2014
FSA offers farmers new yield data for ARC and PLC
U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is offering farmers new information to update program payment yields. The [...]