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Florence deals ag industry $1.1B hit
Hurricane Florence has left another memorable mark on our region with damage sustained from significant rain and wind over a three-day escapade. Many residents and businesses, including our agricultural industry, are now in the midst of making some tough decisions on how to best move forward to getting things back to normal.
Ten must-see Usda Fas reports
As the global produce community comes together in Orlando at the Produce Marketing Association's Fresh Summit, let me rank the top ten reports from the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service this year. If you are not familiar with the USDA FAS, the agency issues Global Agricultural Information Network reports that provide market intelligence from global growing regions and U.S. export markets.
Overnight Energy: Climate skeptic confirmed as DOJ environmental…
FORMER BP ATTORNEY CONFIRMED AS TOP US ENVIRONMENTAL LAWYER: The Senate voted Thursday to confirm a climate change skeptic and former industry attorney to lead the Department of Justice's environment division. Lawmakers voted 52 to 45 to confirm Jeffrey Bossert Clark to be the assistant attorney general for environment and natural resources.
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Provides Search…
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is assisting with response and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Michael. The department is providing Search & Rescue crews, Chainsaw Strike Teams, and securing food and water for impacted areas, among other efforts.
Wheeler’s first big science test shows alignment with Pruitt agenda on EPA board appointments
Acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler speaks to staff at the Environmental Protection Agency headquarters on July 11, 2018 in Washington, DC. CREDIT: Mark Wilson/Getty Images Acting Environmental Protection Agency administrator Andrew Wheeler appears to be continuing in the vein of his predecessor Scott Pruitt, after the official largely opted out of appointing scientists to an advisory panel on air pollution.
USDA loans and grants impact southeast Missouri, Gov. Parson responds
Gov. Mike Parson is applauding the United States Department of Agriculture for its grants that will be impacting southeast Missouri. Some of the local recipients will be the Stoddard County Development Corporation, East Prairie Municipal Corporation, and the Steele Municipal Improvement Corporation.
8 Rural Races Where Democrats May Reap the Benefits of Trumpa s Trade War
President Donald Trump announced a 25 percent tariff on $50 billion worth of Chinese imports , officially launching his long promised trade war. Beijing retaliated immediately, imposing levies on American exports like soybeans and pork-goods reportedly selected to hit Trump country.
Claire McCaskill video: Missouri Democrat shuns rural ‘bootheel’ voters
A video recording has emerged of Democrat Sen. Claire McCaskill telling supporters that she doesn't care about losing votes in the state's "bootheel," the southeastern most tip of the state that is rural and solidly conservative. Republican challenger Josh Hawley featured the video recording in a new TV ad that hit the airwaves Thursday, using Ms.
Administration mum on climate change report as Trump says: a I want to look at who drew ita
The day after an international panel of scientists issued a stark warning about the short window in which world leaders can act to avoid catastrophic climate change, the president of the United States didn't comment on whether the U.S. accepts or will act on the findings. A panel of more than 90 scientists under the United Nations published a report warning that the world has about 12 years to drastically reduce carbon emissions before the impact of climate change could become irreversible.
Land O’Lakes Receives Funding For New Buildings, Food Safety Projects
LAND O'LAKES RECEIVES FUNDING FOR NEW BUILDINGS, FOOD SAFETY PROJECTS Oct. 9, 2018 Source: Land O'Lakes news release "Land O'Lakes International Development welcomes the ongoing partnership of USAID and USDA as we continue leveraging the expertise of a nearly century-old, farmer-owned cooperative to improve livelihoods and enhance agriculture worldwide," said John Ellenberger, executive director of Land O'Lakes International Development. "We're excited to build collaborative efforts for international economic development that unite host country agricultural stakeholders, Land O'Lakes, Inc. farmers and technical staff, government leaders and academic experts to maximize results," said Ellenberger.
USDA To Invest $181 Million In Rural America Community Infrastructure
USDA TO INVEST $181 MILLION IN RURAL AMERICA COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE Oct. 9, 2018 Source: USDA news release Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing $181 million in 88 projects that will build community infrastructure and facilities in 27 states. "Infrastructure is a foundation for quality of life and economic opportunity in small towns across our country," Hazlett said.
ADM Announces Enid, OK, Flour Mill Modernization Complete
ADM ANNOUNCES ENID, OK, FLOUR MILL MODERNIZATION COMPLETE Oct. 9, 2018 Source: ADM news release Archer Daniels Midland Company today joined with members of the community to celebrate the opening of its modernized flour mill in Enid, Oklahoma. "For many decades, the Enid flour mill has served as a focal point for the region's wheat harvest," said Kevin Like, vice president, ADM Milling.
Calyxt Signs Agreement With KemX Global To Refine Its High-Oleic Soybean Oil
OLEIC SOYBEAN OIL Oct. 9, 2018 Source: Calyxt news release Calyxt, Inc. , a consumer-centric, food- and agriculture-focused company, announced today that the Company has inked an agreement with KemX Global, a leading provider of innovative organic processing of oils, to refine Calyxt's high-oleic soybean oil - an advancement that will allow Calyxt to produce food-grade high-oleic soybean oil as the Company's first product that is expected to hit the market in late 2018/ early 2019. "This agreement is another important step in scaling up Calyxt's supply chain, leading up to the commercialization of our high-oleic soybean oil," said Manoj Sahoo, Calyxt's Chief Commercial Officer.
In boon for farmers, Trump to lift restrictions on ethanol
The Trump administration is moving to allow year-round sales of gasoline with higher blends of ethanol, a boon for Iowa and other farm states that have pushed for greater sales of the corn-based fuel.
How could the ‘new NAFTA’ help farmers?
After over a year of negotiations, in late September the United States, Canada and Mexico struck a new trade deal. Often referred to as a "new NAFTA" what does the new agreement mean for U.S. agriculture? Looking for answers, Delta Farm Press spoke with Pat Westhoff on Oct. 2. Westhoff is the director of the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute at the University of Missouri.
Brazil benefits from China’s tariff on U.S. soybeans
The trade war between the United States and China will benefit the Brazilian soybean industry in 2018-19, according to a Oct. 3 Global Agricultural Information Network report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture . The USDA said it expects Brazil to export 75.5 million tonnes in the current marketing year, up slightly over the previous year.
Morgan County gets USDA primary natural disaster area declaration
Farmers whose property was severely affected by large hail, high winds or the three tornadoes that passed through Morgan County on July 29 could be eligible for further credit and assistance programs through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency after U.S. Agriculture Sec. Sonny Perdue designated Morgan County as a primary natural disaster area from that storm. The federal government on Friday declared Morgan County to be a primary natural disaster area because of the losses farmers and producers suffered from the massive storm that hit on July 29, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture news release.
Salmonella risk prompts recall of 6.5 million pounds of beef
A U.S. unit of Brazil's JBS SA is recalling 6.5 million pounds of beef products processed through an Arizona plant because the meat might be contaminated with salmonella, U.S. government officials said on Thursday. U.S. investigators have identified at least 57 people in 16 states who have become ill due to consuming contaminated ground beef products made from meat traced back to JBS, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said.
Texas pecan growers monitor tariffs, markets during harvest
The Austin American-Statesman reports the 2018 harvest is gearing up amid widespread anxiety over the price of the official Texas state nut. China - the top buyer of U.S. pecans - slapped a 47 percent tariff on them this summer as part of its broad effort to fight back against what it views as the Trump administration's hardball "America First" trade policies.