Articles by Agri-Pulse staff

American Meat Institute (AMI) President and CEO J. Patrick Boyle announced today that he will step down at the end of 2013 after 24 years of service in the meat and poultry industry. He is the longest serving president in AMI’s 107-year history.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced today it completed its first review of a genetically engineered product under its streamlined process.

The Senate confirmed today, on a straight party-line vote of 54-46, the nomination of Thomas Perez to serve as labor secretary.

Recipients of $11.8 million in economic development funds were announced today by Department of Agriculture to keep people in rural communities.

Futures market experts suggested during a hearing before the Senate Agriculture Committee that certain proposed rules intended to improve oversight of the industry might put customers at greater risk.

World total cereal production is forecast to increase by about seven percent in 2013 compared to last year, helping to replenish global inventories and raise expectations for more stable markets in 2013/14, according to the latest issue of FAO's quarterly Crop Prospects and Food Situation report.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced funding for rural electric projects in seven states to provide reliable, affordable electricity for rural residents

In an effort to tell the story of how much agriculture has changed, the Smithsonian National Museum of American HIstory is looking for help from farmers.

To demonstrate an increased commitment to their biobased program, USDA announced eight new categories falling under the BioPreferred Program.

The July World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report released today by USDA shows no change in the projected corn and soybean yields from last month, maintaining record expectations. The report also raised estimates for domestic corn supplies next year.