Monthly Archives: December 2022
Monthly Archives: December 2022

Using Quality Samples to Expand Ag Export Opportunities

Several commodity organizations use USDA’s Quality Samples Program to get new customers to try products in hopes of opening new export possibilities. Rod Bain reports.

Building Up Ag Big Data Communication

Efforts continue to improve the ability to gather big data in agriculture, and for users to gain access, through an open-source infrastructure. Rod Bain reports.

December WASDE Looks Good for Soy

The December World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report from USDA reveals a strong forecast for U.S. soybeans. Mac Marshall, United Soybean Board vice president of market intelligence, explains. “Now it being December, it’s not a month in which you …

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SC Commissioner Weathers: Ag Census Time

It’s time for the Census of Agriculture. Why is this important, Commissioner? • Every five years, the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service carries out the Census of Agriculture.• The Census of Agriculture was first collected in 1840.• It’s sent to …

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NC Commissioner Troxler: National Fruitcake Day and “Got to Be NC” Marketing

American Farmers Contribute More to Feeding the Hungry Than They Realize

American farmers contribute more to fighting world hunger than they might realize. Chase Sova is the senior director of public policy and research with the World Food Program, which gets food to those going hungry around the world. “We are …

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The Wide Range of Ag Law Impacts for Producers

While several laws and regulations provide special treatment for farmers and ranchers, there are also several rules that can adversely impact producers as well. Rod Bain reports.

USFWS listing Lesser Prairie Chicken in Five States

Once again, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has listed the Lesser Prairie Chicken across parts of five states. The states include western Oklahoma and Kansas, southeastern Colorado, New Mexico and the Texas Panhandle. After the bird was listed as …

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Vilsack Statement on Omnibus Ag Appropriations

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23, 2022 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released the following statement today after the U.S. Senate and U.S. House passed the fiscal year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill, sending to President Biden’s desk several crucial investments to advance the U.S. …

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McKalip Confirmed as Chief Ag Negotiator

The U.S. Senate voted to approve the nomination of Doug McKalip to serve as chief agricultural negotiator with the United States Trade Representative. “We are pleased that the Senate voted to confirm this nomination,” said National Corn Growers Association Vice …

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