…purchase announced earlier this year fell short. USDA had pledged $20 million in purchases in August to offset lower global dairy markets. However, USDA only spent $7 million on those…
CME Considering Cash Settlement for Cattle Markets
CME Group officials last week indicated the group is considering switching to a cash settlement process for its live cattle futures. Traders continue to complain to CME regarding the extreme…
USDA Moves Forward with Flawed GIPSA Rules
…they pertain to cattle producers, are extremely troubling to our industry at a time when we are already grappling with volatile futures markets and a fragile cash market,” said Brunner….
Pumpkin: Background & Statistics
…markets, in top six States, 2012 Top six States Fresh (percent) Processing (percent) Illinois 23 77 Michigan 88 12 New York 96 4 Ohio 97 3 Pennsylvania 97 3 California…
Domino’s Pizza Donating $1 Million to FFA
…80 markets. Domino’s had global retail sales of over $9.9 billion in 2015, with more than $4.8 billion in the U.S. and nearly $5.1 billion internationally. In the second quarter…
USDA WASDE Report at a Glance
…increased competitiveness in export markets, and stronger exports will help support prices of those products. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. The current World Agricultural Supply and…
Western View: Feds Easing Growing Restrictions on Marijuana
…in California would be big business, and is projected to dwarf revenues from states that already have legalized markets. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West….
Study Shows Billions in Losses to U.S. Dairy Industry
…U.S. dairy trade associations: the National Milk Producers Federation, the U.S. Dairy Export Council and the International Dairy Foods Association. Released along with the analysis were statements from members of…
Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee Members Named
…markets and food hubs. As representatives of various sectors of the industry, members bring diverse experiences and perspectives to help USDA understand the impact of its programs and how to…
Markets for U.S. Agricultural Products to Strengthen
…of farmers and ranchers by improving access to land and capital; building new markets and market opportunities; and extending new conservation opportunities. USDA has developed new markets for rural-made products,…
Brazil Opens Market for U.S. Corn Imports
…needed to open Brazil for U.S. corn exports. The U.S. Grains Council says Brazil has faced a significant shortfall in its current corn crop, particularly in its second winter crop;…
TPP Vote After Elections?
…Hatch in an interview with the Texas Tribune. Brady told the newspaper it’s a mistake to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership because if America abandons the Asian markets, “we will…
August Beef, Pork Exports Strong
August was a strong month for U.S. red meat exports as beef export volume was the largest in nearly two years and both beef and pork exports posted the highest…
Food Price Index Up in September
…of the average of five commodity group price indices, weighted with the average export shares of each of the groups for 2002-2004. The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 170.9…