…from these ports. The situation underscores the importance of port operations in maintaining the profitability and efficiency of the U.S. meat sector, which is already experiencing significant pressures in a…
Total Debt Held by Farm Sector Increases 34 Percent in 10 Years
…loans. Interest rates on farm loans have decreased recently, but overall debt has grown, which could impact farm profitability. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director /…
RaboResearch Reports Slow Down of Global Walnut Market
…the EU, Turkey, the UAE, Kyrgyzstan, and India. Despite the industry’s challenges, there is optimism about future profitability through efficiency and quality improvements. Listen to the report below. Brian German…
Agricultural Land Values Still High
…land buyers, the biggest impact on land values moving forward will be profitability in agriculture. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster,…
NCBA Calls USDA Proposed Rule “Direct Attack”
…against the rule and called it a “direct attack on cattle producer profitability.” U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack called the addition an “enforcement tool”. “Today we provide an enforcement tool…
USDA Spotlight on Specialty Crops
…profitability of their operations,” she said. “This is really about a number of initiatives that USDA has launched in this administration to ensure that our programs increase competition for producers…
Nearly $28 Million Investment to Support Beginning Farmers
…long-term sustainability and profitability. This investment forms part of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s (NIFA) Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP). The program encompasses a variety of…
New USDA Investment in Specialty Crop Research
…production efficiency, profitability and technological innovation, and mitigate food safety hazards.” The grant program is administered by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Torres Small said it’s part…
More Than $1.77 Billion Paid Out Through Conservation Reserve Program
…These results underscore CRP’s ongoing significance as a tool for producers to invest in the long-term sustainability and profitability of their land and natural resources. Brian German Ag News Director…
Study Shows Positive Economic Impact of Soil Health
A new study links soil health and farm profitability. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Person holding abundance soil with young plant in hand for agriculture By Mintr/Shutterstock…
U.S. Dairy Leading on Climate Coalition
…well as profitability for farmers. The U.S dairy groups point out that, “Far too often, global convenings and climate proposals reflect ideologies at the expense of science, ignore any progress…
Agronomic Minute: Understanding the Benefits and Value of Biosolutions
…proven pest control or disease control,” said Reiser. “These products can help mitigate pest resistance and especially chemical residue issues for improved harvested crop yield quality and grower profitability.” Biostimulants…
American Lamb Producers Looking Ahead to 2023 Trends
…improve our competitiveness and profitability.” The report covers trends like economic pressures at the meat case, noting that while many are seeking less expensive cuts at the meat case, others…
USDA Continues Investments to Support Beginning Farmers
…dependent on the first 10 years in the industry. Providing access to resources drastically improves the likelihood for an operation to have long-term profitability and sustainability. “This investment will benefit…