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Over the weekend, one of the world’s largest meatpackers announced it had been hit by a cyber-attack. JBS announced Sunday some of the servers supporting its North American and Australian IT systems were targeted. Scott Bennett, director of congressional relations with the American Farm Bureau Federation said the company responded immediately. ...

A rebound in wheat production down in Australia is expected to add to a record global production estimate for this season. USDA World Agriculture Outlook Chairman, Mark Jekanowski, said this year's crop looks to be impressive. "Off to a new record of 33 million metric tons more than doubled last year's production Australia had suffered from about three years of really devastating drought so

The global wheat supply continues to move higher. "We increase world wheat production again by about 1.3 million tons and that would put global production at a new record," said World Agriculture Economic Outlook Board Chair, Mark Jekanowski ...

Will U.S. farmers be hurt by the world’s largest trade deal led by China and recently signed by 14 other Asian countries? American Farm Bureau trade adviser Dave Salmonsen believes American agriculture already benefits from deals with most of the Asian nations involved in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership. He ...

Earlier this week Oregon Governor Kate Brown announced the appointment of Elin Miller of Roseburg and Josh Zielinski of Salem to serve on the Oregon State Board of Agriculture. Both appointments were effective October 29th, and each will serve a four-year term ...

World Board Outlook Chair, Mark Jekanowski, said the beef export forecast for 2020 has not changed, despite some encouraging numbers recently.However, he said the forecast for 2021 has been pulled back a bit because of an weakness in observed global demand... Read More ...

According to the latest USDA data, U.S. beef exports to Korea and Taiwan set new records in August. Dan Halstrom, U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO, noted exports to Taiwan in August totaled 7,439 metric tons, valued at nearly $64 million ...

When taking a look at the latest national wheat production numbers, the USDA reported a 1% increase from May numbers. "High increase in production in the mass crop production report this month," said World Agricultural Outlook Chair, Mark Jekanowski ...

China said late last week it would immediately allow imports of barley and fresh blueberries from the United States. That move came just days after announcing plans to impose tariffs on barley imports from Australia, as well as blocking Australian beef imports ...

Since early December, U.S. Forest Service ground crews have been supporting Australia's efforts to control massive wildfire.  Shauna Legarza with the Forest Service said American fighters will remain in support as long as they are needed.  ...