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EPA proposes scaled-back Renewable Fuel Standard for 2014

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on November 15 proposed its 2014 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), which calls for a reduction in the mandated amounts of corn used for ethanol production in the United States. The proposed new standards are a welcome step for the poultry industry, but until the RFS is eliminated, a true solution to problems with high poultry feed costs will not be found, industry groups say.

November 15, 2013

Animal Feed Manufacturing

“Dead Zone” researcher briefs Congress on effects of ethanol policies

Every year,nitrogen used to fertilize corn fields in the Midwest leaches into theMississippi River and out into the Gulf of Mexico.  Experts say thefertilizer feeds a giant algae bloom, which eventually dies and settles to theGulf floor, consuming oxygen and suffocating marine life. The area is known asa “dead zone,” and many say the federal government’s ethanol policies are toblame.

October 31, 2013

Poultry

Humanitarian work also benefits US agriculture, Espy says

The importance of helping people in developing African nations become more efficient as farmers is not lost on former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Espy. In addition to filling a humanitarian purpose, it also can benefit the agriculture industry in the U.S.

October 22, 2013

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USDA statistical reports returning as government shutdown ends

While the partial U.S. government shutdown and lapse in federal funding has ended and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) statistical reports will return, selected statistical reports impacted by the lapse in federal funding have been cancelled or postponed. The agency is assessing its data collection plans and evaluating the timing of upcoming reports.

October 17, 2013

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K-State to host seven former US agriculture secretaries

Kansas State University's nextLandon Lecture is bringing together seven former U.S. agriculture secretaries,who have served every presidency since the Ronald Reagan administration. Thepublic is invited to attend this next Landon Lecture on October 21, from 7 to 9p.m. at McCain Auditorium.

October 14, 2013

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House speaker assures Congresswoman he’ll name farm bill conferees

Rep. Kristi Noem, R-S.D., said U.S. Speaker of the House John Boehner has assured her that he will appoint members to the House-Senate farm bill conference committee before October ends. With Senate farm bill conference committee members already selected, the naming of house committee members will allow formal farm bill negotiations to begin.

October 10, 2013

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Cargill earnings drop 41 percent in fiscal ’14 1st quarter

Cargill reported net earnings of $571 million in the fiscal 2014 first quarter, down 41 percent from last year's record quarter of $975 million. First-quarter revenues of $33.8 billion matched the year-ago period.

October 9, 2013

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Register for Farm Journal, WATT ‘Grain & Meat Outlook’ webinar

Join Farm Journal, Pro Farmer editor Chip Flory and Dr. Tom Elam, president, FarmEcon LLC, for the third installment of the WATT Global Media/Farm Journal ”Grain & Meat Outlook” webinar series for 2013.The webinar will be held Tuesday, October 15 at 10 a.m. CT.

October 3, 2013

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Changes to feed, poultry weighing rules go into effect

Changes to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Grain Inspection, Packers & Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) rules for weighing feed and poultry have taken effect as of September 20. Its impact will be felt strongly by the poultry and swine industries, which had little time to prepare for the changes, Clayton Bailey, partner in the Dallas law firm of Bailey Brauer PPLC, said.

September 20, 2013

Poultry

New GIPSA poultry, feed weighing and scaling rules effective September 20

With GIPSA rules issued in 2012 changed substantially by Congress in the Consolidated and Further Appropriations Act of 2013, attendees at the Poultry Production and Health Seminar heard about the changes, including new provisions related to weighing and scaling of feed that take effect September 20.

September 17, 2013

International Trade

USDA trade mission aims to expand sub-Saharan Africa markets

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Krysta Harden is leading a trade mission to promote U.S. agricultural trade and investment in sub-Saharan Africa. The trade mission launches USDA's Sub-Saharan Africa Trade Initiative, which aims to expand U.S. agricultural commercial ties in the region. The mission will conclude on September 20.

September 17, 2013

Poultry

Poultry Confidence Index shows continued optimism in poultry industry

Respondents to the Poultry Confidence Index survey remained optimistic about lower grain prices, restrained production and higher beef prices, continuing the positive outlook from the previous quarter.

September 4, 2013