…cost-share assistance. At times when commodity prices are low, enrolling sensitive lands in CRP can be especially attractive to farmers and ranchers, as it softens the economic hardship for landowners…
The Western View: Pecan Federal Marketing Order
…They formed the American Pecan Board in 2013 and began working diligently to create the marketing order. The order will market and promote pecans to increase demand and prices. Equally…
Climate Change Report – USDA
…change is likely to cause disruptions in food production and a decrease in food safety, which in turn leads to local availability limitations and increases in food prices, with these…
Statement from Secretary Tom Vilsack on Finalization of the Renewable Fuel Standard
…cleaner air. And we’re building our economy by exporting U.S. biofuels to other nations, stabilizing farm prices with expanded production, and creating good jobs in small towns and rural communities….
EPA Improves Final RVOs
…final rule makes it possible to drive the growth of higher ethanol blends through the so-called blend wall, giving consumers choices at the pump, such as low-cost E15. Additionally, the…
Pacific Region Field Crop Review
…and hogs but higher prices for lettuce, milk, apples, and sweet corn. In addition to prices, the indexes are influenced by the monthly mix of commodities producers market. Increased monthly…
Car Insurance-Part 2
…car accident a lot of times the costs can be way higher than that. If you just have the minimum coverage for your state what you’ll find is that the…
Thanksgiving Dinner Up
…checked prices at grocery stores in 32 states. Farm Bureau volunteer shoppers are asked to look for the best possible prices, without taking advantage of special promotional coupons or purchase…
Trans-Pacific Partnership and Japan
…a specified threshold, with the intention of bringing the price of Japan’s pork imports up to the higher domestic price. Because Japan is highly protective of its pork industry, in…
Cattlemen Urge Congress to Address Expired Tax Extenders Legislation
…and cash-poor and already face the uncertainties of weather, market prices and international competition,” the letter reads. Greater certainty in the tax code supports small businesses and rural America. NCBA…
U.S. Rice Growers Have Less to Sell, but Prices May Be Higher
…sheet forecast for U.S. rice this season has a minus sign in front of it, except the price. U.S. Rice Growers Have Less to Sell, but Prices May Be Higher…
A Smaller U.S. Cotton Crop Than Expected, but Same Old Price Forecast
There may be some changes in the forecasts for U.S. cotton production, but will those changes affect prices? Gary Crawford reports. A Smaller U.S. Cotton Crop Than Expected, but Same…
Citrus Crop Forecast: No Changes for California
…drop of 6 million boxes total in Valencia and non-Valencia oranges due to higher fruit drop and smaller fruit size. Citrus Crop Forecast USDA/NASS November Forecast Citrus Maturity Test Results…
USDA Reminds Dairy Producers of Nov. 20 Deadline
…higher premium, and provide expanded coverage based on historic dairy production. Once enrolled, producers can change their levels of coverage each year. Dairy producers are encouraged to review protection options…