USDA Increases its Forecast for Surplus of Corn

On July 18, 2014, in Feed Grain Market

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has increased its forecast for a surplus of corn, raising the prospect that prices could tumble to levels that would trigger subsidy payments to farmers, according to a recent Bloomberg report.

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NCC, Diverse Set of Groups, Brief Reporters on RFS Reform

On July 18, 2014, in Ethanol

The National Chicken Council on Wednesday joined representatives from a range of advocacy groups at a media briefing to talk about different objections to the federal Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).

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Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Holds Fourth Meeting

On July 18, 2014, in Diet & Health

The U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) held its fourth public meeting Thursday and Friday on its work in helping to shape the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. 

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US House Panel Votes to Block Clean Water Rule

On July 18, 2014, in Congressional News, Environmental

The House Appropriations Committee voted to block EPA’s proposed “waters of the United States” rule as part of a fiscal 2015 interior and environment spending bill.

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USDA Deputy Secretary Harden Has “Productive” Meetings with Chinese Officials on Ag Issues

On July 18, 2014, in International Trade

U.S. agricultural trade relations with China are tense as the United States continues to insist that China agree to speedier acceptance of new genetically modified crops and China continues to lean on the United States to allow imports of Chinese chicken.

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FDA to Hold Public Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring in the Food Supply

On July 18, 2014, in Antibiotics, FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released information about a public meeting they will sponsor to discuss progress to date under the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System 2012-2016 Strategic Plan.

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USDA’s July 11 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates Report Available

On July 18, 2014, in Agricultural News

U.S. Department of Agriculture on July 11 published its latest “World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates” report.  To read the USDA report, click here.

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U.S. and Japan Hold “Constructive” Talks on TPP Ag Issues; But Many Believe Pact May be Significantly Delayed

On July 18, 2014, in Trans-Pacific Partnership, Transatlantic Trade Investment Partnership

The United States and Japan held “constructive talks” regarding Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) market access focusing on agriculture, Japanese TPP Ambassador Hiroshi Oe said on Tuesday, telling reporters that the two sides found ways to narrow existing gaps.

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USDA Purchases Chicken for Child Nutrition and Other Assistance Programs

On July 18, 2014, in School Lunch Program

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) on July 15 purchased chicken strips as indicated below for distribution to the school lunch child nutrition and other related domestic food assistance programs for fiscal year 2014.

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Cargill to Stop Growth-Promotion Antibiotics in Turkey

On July 18, 2014, in Antibiotics, Industry Notes

Cargill this week said independent farms that supply it with turkey would stop giving the birds growth-promoting antibiotics. 

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Chick-fil-A Could Grow U.S. Sales Faster Than McDonald’s, Analyst Says

On July 18, 2014, in Fast Food Footnotes

Chick-fil-A may grow its U.S. sales faster over the next decade than McDonald’s Corporation, according to Mark Kalinowski, a restaurant industry analyst. 

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