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23 February 2022

Bioenergy sorghum’s roots can replenish carbon in soil
Texas A&M AgriLife study shows the annual crop can sequester atmospheric carbon dioxide...

21 February 2022

WasteFuel Agriculture launches to turn ag waste into green fuel
Waste-to-fuel start up WasteFuel has launched WasteFuel Agriculture. WasteFuel Agriculture will turn farm waste into low-carbon fuels including renewable natural gas and bio-methanol that can be used in land and marine transport with significantly lower...

University of Minnesota plans advanced agricultural research complex
The complex will aid studies in cattle, swine and poultry health...

Hands-on milk pasteurization short course planned for September
Held September 27-29, 2022, participants in this three-day course will gain knowledge on the operational and regulatory procedures used for pasteurization, with an emphasis on milk. ...

Reasons for optimism as US agriculture heads into 2022
Agricultural producers are certain to face challenges as they plan for 2022, but there are reasons to be optimistic about the U.S. farm and ranch situation as a whole, said Rob Fox, director of Cobank’s Knowledge Exchange Division....

17 February 2022

Largest US soy processing plant hit by fire
Suspended deliveries could slow soymeal production amidst high demand...

16 February 2022

US industry, regulatory groups concerned about use of hemp in animal feed
The 17 industry and regulatory groups issued a joint open letter to state agriculture leadership...

In a La Nina winter, brace for impact
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its winter outlook for the next few months, and another La Nina weather pattern of warmer and drier conditions is likely to occur in parts of the US, but don't be fooled into thinking it's...

15 February 2022

Cornell University receives grant to study sustainable milk production
The funding will be used to test a novel strategy to make milk production more efficient, and to communicate animal science to the public...

14 February 2022

USDA lowers forecast for red meat and poultry production
Fed-cattle prices raised, milk production forecast lowered...

11 February 2022

Weekly global protein digest: Canada's dairy TRQ, livestock disaster asssistance
Market analyst Jim Wyckoff shares highlights from this week's activities in the global protein market....

Merck Animal Health and Iowa State University announce strategic alliance
The first phase of sponsored research projects involves exploring innovations in drug and vaccine delivery...

Wilk receives US patent for cell-based milk production
The company is an exclusive patent holder for research methods and technologies for cultured milk and breastmilk production...

08 February 2022

New York City's public school system adopts meatless Fridays
Some dairy to remain on the menu...

USDA to spend $1 bln to boost climate-friendly agriculture
The funding will support pilot projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions or capture and store carbon...

07 February 2022

Tyson Foods' profits likely to heighten concerns over high US meat prices
Tyson Foods will post the results for its beef business later today...

05 February 2022

Purdue Ag Economy Barometer declines
Producers concerned about rising costs and supply chain disruptions...

04 February 2022

Oregon dairy industry innovating for the future
Oregon dairies, big and small, are investing in innovations and it's paying off...

US lawmakers advance 'Right to Repair' bill
The aim of the bill is to spur competition...

Consumer price indexes for US animal products higher in 2021
The consumer price index for food increased at less than the overall inflation rate, 3.9%...

03 February 2022

Texas A&M report says fertilizer prices could jump 80% in 2022
Texas A&M Agricultural and Food Policy Center projects 80% increase in fertilizer prices in 2022....

31 January 2022

US NCBA Convention underway this week in Houston, Texas
The 2022 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show is a few short days away in Houston, and the agenda includes speakers ranging from sports heroes to global leaders. ...

USDA funds California port project to tackle food export delays
Shipping disruptions cost the US dairy industry about $1.3 billion...

30 January 2022

USDA invests $1 billion to improve rural life
Funding will increase access to health care, education and public safety ...

26 January 2022

Enforcement of welfare law delayed by California court
Proposition 12 set minimum space requirements for breeding pigs, egg-laying hens and calves raised for veal...

24 January 2022

US dairy market and policy overview
The marked changes in US dairy markets and policy during the late 20th and early 21st centuries are discussed. ...

21 January 2022

Biden vows to tackle inflation by promoting competition
Capitalism without competition is just exploitation, he said...

19 January 2022

Research suggests inefficient California ports costing farmers billions
Between wildfires, drought, a trade war, and the COVID-19 pandemic, the last few years have been hard on California farmers. ...