The Water for Food International Forum, produced by the Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska and The World Bank, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Agency for International Development, held January 29 – 30, 2018 at The World Bank in Washington DC. This virtual ag newsroom includes links …
Experts to Share Ideas at Water for Food Conference
The 2017 Water for Food Global Conference will welcome a record 100 speakers and global experts to share ideas and help find solutions to the world’s pressing water and food security needs. The flagship event of the Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska, held in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and …
Court Dumps EU #Ethanol Duty
Breaking news came from Europe today as ethanol supporters were gathered in Kansas City that a European court has ruled against the European Union’s (EU) countrywide 9.5 percent antidumping duty on all ethanol imported from the US.S. that had been in place since February 2013. Both the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) and Growth Energy are pleased with the ruling that …
#TPP Signed in New Zealand
Trade ministers representing Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, United States, and Vietnam gathered for the signing of the historic signing of the Trans Pacific Partnership agreement concluded four months ago in Atlanta. The ministers released a joint statement noting that the “signing of the agreement signals an important milestone and the beginning of …
US Beef Approved for Export to Columbia
This week’s audio report from the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) discusses an important policy change occurring in the South American country of Colombia, and what this change means for U.S. beef producers. Following Colombia’s recent decision to remove restrictions related to Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) on certain bone-in cuts of beef, the U.S. beef industry has officially gained full …
2015 IFAJ Congress
The 2015 International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) Congress was held in Hamilton, New Zealand on October 14-18, 2015. About 150 IFAJ members from 32 countries attended the conference to discover the many aspects of New Zealand agriculture. 2015 IFAJ Congress Photo Album Greetings from IFAJ in New Zealand – New Zealand’s Minister of Primary Industries – New Zealand’s Trade …
Audio on Trans Pacific Partnership
The Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) was finalized by 12 nations on Monday, October 5 in Atlanta, Georgia. During a press conference announcing the agreement, there were many comments about agricultural products in the talks, particularly dairy which was the final piece of the puzzle to fall into place early Monday morning. U.S. Trade Ambassador Michael Froman talks about ag benefits …
New Holland Heroes and Bloggers
New Holland Agriculture hosted a group of “hero” farmers and bloggers from around the world at Expo Milano the week of September 14, 2015. Countries represented at the event included Brazil, Canada, France, Italy, Germany, Russia, UK and USA. The visit included a chance to discuss important issues facing agricultural producers in different nations and how “Together We Feed the …
Novozymes Part of UN Bioenergy Initiative
A new UN Sustainable Energy for All initiative was announced this week with the goal of “doubling the global use of renewable energy and ensuring universal energy access by 2030.” Co-chaired by the UN Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) and the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials, the initiative includes Novozymes, a global technology provider for the biofuels industry, as a partner …
New Holland Blogger Days
The New Holland Bloggers. Sounds like it could be anything from a band to a social media team. New Holland does have a social media team but this group I’m talking about is made up of independent bloggers who were invited to Turin, Italy to learn about New Holland’s participation in Expo Milano 2015. 2014 New Holland Blogger Days Photo …
2014 IFAJ Congress
The British Guild of Agricultural Journalists hosts the 2014 IFAJ World Congress in Scotland September 4-7 with the theme Innovations from a Small Island showcasing British food and farming to the global media. 2014 IFAJ Congress Photo Album Welcome to 2014 IFAJ Congress in Scotland – 2014 IFAJ Congress Wrap – Farming in Scotland –
Secretary Vilsack from Brussels
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is in Europe this week meet with European agricultural and trade officials and other industry stakeholders. Vilsack is visiting with officials in Brussels, Luxembourg, Paris, and Dublin to discuss the expansion of agricultural trade, the importance of agriculture’s role in the U.S.-European Union (EU) Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP), and the benefits the trade agreement …
President Obama Comments on TPP in Japan
President Barack Obama met with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo this week and commented Wednesday on talks regarding the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement. Obama said he believes the two sides can come together on an agreement but when asked by a Japanese reporter about specific agricultural commodities, such as rice and beef, provided few details.
Update on Ukraine Agriculture
The unrest in Ukraine is causing some uncertainty in the agricultural sector, according to US-Ukraine Business Council (USUBC) president and CEO Morgan Williams. AgWired reporter Leah Guffey did an interview with Williams, who is currently in Kyiv, to get an update on the situation there and how it is impacting agriculture.
TATT Roundtable and World Food Prize
The Truth About Trade and Technology (TATT) 2013 Global Farmer Roundtable was held in conjunction with the 2013 World Food Prize (WFP) Borlaug Dialogues in Des Moines the week of October 14, 2013. Thousands of agriculture and food industry representatives from around the world attend the events surrounding World Food Prize each year with the common goal of feeding a …