Articles tagged under: USDA
USDA Report Confirms Large Grain Supplies
Published May 10, 2019
The May USDA Supply and Demand Report confirmed large U.S. and global supplies of grain. Stewart-Peterson Senior Market Advisor John Heinberg says large supplies seem to be a trend in 2019. "Looking at the carryout number on corn going up…HOF Honors for Vance
Published May 3, 2019
A retired Agriculture Research Service scientist has been inducted into the ARS Science Hall of Fame. University of Minnesota professor emeritus Carroll Vance was honored for pioneering research in agriculture and for lifelong achievements in agricultural science and technology.Farmers Voice Concerns to Perdue
Published April 29, 2019
There are concerns in farm country with the ongoing trade negotiations, which was made clear during a roundtable discussion with Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. Valley City farmer and American Soybean Association Director Monte Peterson says exports need to remain strong.…Trade Remains Front and Center for ND Agriculture
Published April 29, 2019
It was a full house as farmer and rancher leaders gathered at Peterson Farms Seed north of Fargo for a roundtable discussion. From the state of the farm economy to farm bill implementation, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue heard about issues…U.S. Ag Embarks on First-Ever Taiwan Trade Mission
Published April 25, 2019
Nearly 50 U.S. agribusinesses and farm organizations were a part of USDA’s first ever trade mission to Taiwan. The delegation was headed by USDA Foreign Agricultural Service administrator Ken Isley. Taiwan is interested in a wide-range of U.S. products. "That…USDA Investigates SD Business for Packers & Stockyards Act Violations
Published April 25, 2019
Carson Larson and Larson Livestock of Columbia, South Dakota are being investigated for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards Act. According to the USDA investigation, Larson falsified prices and weights of cattle; coordinated with Sisseton Livestock to alter invoices…April 1 Cattle on Feed Inventory at 12 Million
Published April 18, 2019
According to USDA, there are 12 million cattle on feed for slaughter as of April 1. This is a two percent increase from one year ago, and the highest April 1 inventory since the series began in 1996. The inventory…Congress Reintroduces Veterinary Bill
Published April 16, 2019
Congress has reintroduced the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Enhancement Act. The bill addresses shortages of food animal and public health veterinarians in rural and agricultural communities. USDA is experiencing historical shortages, designating over 190 regions in 44 states as…Nelson Joins USDA Advisory Committee
Published April 16, 2019
A Lakota, North Dakota farmer has been appointed to USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service National Wildlife Services Advisory Committee. Scott Nelson will serve a two-year term. This committee advises USDA on research needs and policy priorities.