Tyson Foods: New facility in Tennessee to create 1,500 jobs

Tyson Foods Inc. plans to build a new chicken production complex in Tennessee, a $300 million project that is expected to create more than 1,500 jobs when the facility begins operations in late 2019, the company said Monday. The new plant in Humboldt will produce pre-packaged trays of fresh chicken for retail grocery stores nationwide, the Springdale, Arkansas-based company said in a statement and a news conference.

Food Certification Market 2017: Manufacturer’s Analysis, Professional Survey’s Report 2017

The Global Food Certification Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% during the forecast period, 2017-2025. The report, titled "Global Food Certification Market- Size, Trend, Share, Opportunity Analysis, and Forecast, 2014-2025", presents a comprehensive overview of the top impacting factors and market trends in the global food certification industry.

Reviewing Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp.

TCG BDC and Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp. are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability and analyst recommendations. TCG BDC pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.0%.

White House requests $44 billion in additional disaster relief

The White House asked Congress on Friday for $44 billion in additional relief from this year's devastating hurricanes but urged lawmakers to make spending cuts to offset disaster costs that are now approaching $100 billion. The White House request for more disaster relief after the hurricanes, Harvey, Irma and Maria, set up a possible confrontation over whether Congress must find spending cuts to pay for relief even as President Donald Trump pushes for as much as $1.5 trillion in tax cuts over a decade.

Perdue: U.S. farm exports hit 3rd highest level on recordThey climb…

U.S. agricultural exports totaled $140.5 billion in fiscal year 2017, climbing nearly $10.9 billion from the previous year to the third-highest level on record, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced Thursday. As it has done for well over 50 years, the U.S. agricultural sector once again posted an annual trade surplus, which reached $21.3 billion, up almost 30 percent from last year's $16.6 billion.

2017 Silver Eagle Award Honors Merlyn Carlson

Nebraska Farm Bureau has selected former Nebraska Director of Agriculture Merlyn Carlson as the 2017 recipient of its highest honor, the Silver Eagle Award. The award will be presented to Carlson on Merlyn Carlson and his wife Janice raised their family on their ranch near Lodgepole, where they raised cattle.

Chicago mother says video shows son with autism body-slammed, injured at school

A Chicago mother of a student with autism said her son was attacked at school in a brutal bullying incident that was captured on video.Gabrielle George said a vid... -- As President Donald Trump returned home Tuesday after a five-nation, 13-day tour of Asia, the region took stock of the lasting effects he left behind.Here's how ... OMAHA -- Critics of agricultural consolidation joined forces Tuesday in Washington to release reports calling on the Department of Justice to reject the merger between B... Lincoln - Freshman Taylor Kissinger led three Huskers in double figures with a game-high 18 points to help shoot Nebraska to an 80-60 women's basketball win over UMKC at Pin... -- Here are the scores from yesterday's sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONBoston 109, Brooklyn 102Toronto 129, Houston 113San Antonio 97, Dallas 91NATION... -- At the "God Save America Revival Conference" ... (more)

USDA delays organic livestock and poultry practices ruleSome consider …

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service has released notice that they are delaying, for the third time, implementation of the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices rule. "The USDA's move this week should be seen for what it is: a clear attempt to let industrial agriculture interests usurp the legitimacy of the organic label," said OEFFA Policy Program Coordinator Amalie Lipstreu.

People Act Where US Fails On Climate

MARCH 10: Protesters march during a demonstration against the Dakota Access Pipeline on March 10, 2017 in Washington, DC. Thousands of protesters and members of Native nations marched in Washington DC to oppose the construction of the proposed 1,172 Dakota Access Pipeline that runs within a half-mile of the Standing Rock Sioux reservation in North Dakota.

Mendocino County Farm Bureau coordinating meeting to discuss post-fire strategies

The long road to recovery for fire victims is just beginning to reveal itself, and for homeowners, farmers and landowners whose property has been affected by the fires, the Mendocino County Farm Bureau is providing an opportunity to receive assistance and information to help bring properties back to health and working order. A Post-Fire Agricultural and Rural Property Resource Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Ukiah Valley Conference Center.

FSA asks farmers, ranchers to vote in county committee…

The 2017 Farm Service Agency county committee elections began on Nov. 6, when ballots were mailed to eligible voters. The deadline to return the ballots to local FSA offices is Dec. 4. County committee members are an important component of the operations of FSA and provide a link between the agricultural community and USDA.

Montana beef to China

Fred Wacker, owner/operator of the Cross Four Ranch at Miles City, MT is one of the cattle producers involved in the agreement to ship Montana-sourced beef to China. Fred Wacker, owner/operator of the Cross Four Ranch at Miles City, MT is one of the cattle producers involved in the agreement to ship Montana-sourced beef to China.

Ag Officials: Rainfall Slightly Down, But Good Year For Crops

Greene County has received less precipitation than normal this year, but when it has rained, it has been at the right times, officials say. According to a report by the University of Tennessee AgResearch & Education Center at Greeneville, the county has received 34.53 inches of rain or melted snowfall from Jan. 1 through Oct. 31. October saw slightly more rain than average for the month, accumulating 3.16 inches of rain compared to the average 2.08.

Exclusive: Carter Page testifies he told Sessions about Russia trip

Jared Kushner's team turned over documents to special counsel in Russia investigation - Jared Kushner has turned over documents in recent weeks to special counsel Robert Mueller as investigators have begun asking in witness interviews about Kushner's role in the firing of FBI Director James Comey, CNN has learned.

Report: White House Had No Idea Clovis Testified Before…

Jared Kushner's team turned over documents to special counsel in Russia investigation - Jared Kushner has turned over documents in recent weeks to special counsel Robert Mueller as investigators have begun asking in witness interviews about Kushner's role in the firing of FBI Director James Comey, CNN has learned.

Purdue thiamin work featured as agriculture research success story

Purdue University is among 11 U.S. research institutions recently highlighted for their successful research programs funded by the USDA's Agriculture and Food Research Initiative . The recognition was included in a report released by the Supporters of Agricultural Research Foundation .

Sam Clovis withdraws his nomination for UDSA’s top scientist post…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's chief scientist nominee, Sam Clovis withdrew his name from consideration Wednesday amid revelations that he was among top officials on the Trump campaign who was aware of efforts by foreign policy adviser George Papadopoulos to broker a relationship between the campaign and Russian officials. Court documents unsealed Monday revealed that Papadopoulos pleaded guilty in early October to making false statement to FBI investigators about his contacts with foreigners claiming to have high-level Russian connections.