DECATUR, Ill., – The first loaded vessel has departed Archer Daniels Midland Company’s (NYSE: ADM) new export terminal in Barcarena, in the northern Brazilian state of Pará. The terminal is a significant addition to ADM’s expanding logistical network in Brazil, and offers an efficient pathway for the export of grain from the increasingly productive western […]
New Zealand dairy co-operative Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited and a leading Chinese infant food manufacturer Beingmate intend to form a global partnership that will help meet China’s growing demand for infant formula. The partnership will create a fully integrated global supply chain from the farm gate direct to China’s consumers, using Fonterra’s milk pools and […]
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25, 2014 – The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that up to $200 million in competitive grants is available for state SNAP agencies to design and conduct employment and training (E&T) pilot projects to help Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants find jobs and increase their earnings. A portion of […]
MINNEAPOLIS – General Mills today announced the launch of a global innovation challenge to reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) through nitrogen fertilizer optimization technologies for sustainable agriculture. The company seeks commercially available, proven, ready-to-use technologies that minimize the loss of nitrogen to the environment, increase agricultural production and nitrogen use efficiency in the field, and enhance […]
CHICAGO, Ill – With the summer grilling season in full swing, Ball Park® brand, the maker of the Park’s Finest frankfurter, is giving Americans another reason to fire up their grills and celebrate all things grilling. Teaming up with Discovery Communications’ Destination America and Discovery Digital Networks’ DIY tech expert Patrick Norton, Ball Park brand […]
LOUDON, N.H., Aug. 19, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today highlighted the importance of rural entrepreneurs to the U.S. economy and announced investments to help rural businesses grow, diversify and create jobs. USDA is investing $25 million to help 247 businesses nationwide expand their operations and create new products to market, Secretary Vilsack said […]
In the context of Russian restrictions on imports of EU agricultural products and following on from last week’s Management Committee meeting discussion of the market situation, the European Commission is moving as from today to introduce support measures for certain perishable fruits & vegetables. Commenting on the decision, Dacian CioloČ™, EU Agriculture and Rural Development […]
Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) , America’s No. 1 agriculture lender for 19 consecutive years, has positioned itself for continued growth in the nation’s $16-billion nursery and greenhouse industry with the hiring of a leading commercial banker for the expanding sector. Barry Sturdivant, who since 2000 headed Bank of the West’s national Nursery/Greenhouse Agribusiness Center, has […]
DECATUR, Ill., – Golden Peanut Company LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM), announced today that it has acquired the assets of SA Groundnut Marketing (PTY) Ltd. (SAGM), which will become part of Golden Peanut and Tree Nut S.A. “This is an exciting expansion in Golden Peanut’s South African operations,” […]
WASHINGTON, Today, Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden announced the availability of $400,000 in funding to establish the Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Policy Research Center. The Center will be established at an 1890 Land-Grant college or university and will specialize in policy research impacting socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. Qualifying universities across the country are […]
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