…possible stockouts have pushed pork cutout prices up much faster than hog prices. The gross margin for packers reached $63 per head, up from $37 this time last year. Profitability…
Millions of Americans Are Still at Risk
Millions of Americans Are Still at Risk of Higher Utility Costs Despite CFTC Move Senate Majority Leader Reid Must Consider the Public Power Risk Management Act WASHINGTON – March 26,…
Change in Policy on Fumigant Puts Farmers in Bind
…noting that fumigated trees not only produce a crop earlier, but they have higher yields and also use water and nutrients more efficiently. “If we have an efficient-running operation, we…
Drought Could Affect Food Prices This Year and Next
…economists say shoppers will likely begin to see higher prices on some food items later this year. And they warned additional impact would come next year, if the state does…
Red Meat and Poultry Production Lowered
…total red meat and poultry production was lowered from last month as higher beef production is more than offset by lower pork, broiler and turkey production. Randall Weiseman has the…
Citrus Industry This Week: Higher Yield in CHMA; Citrus Forecast
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a report on a grove participating in a CHMA that is producing a higher yield as well as the latest…
U.S. Beef and Pork Exports Performed Well in January
Erin Daley Borror Despite rising prices and supplies, U.S. beef and pork exports performed well in January. U.S. Meat Export Federation Economist Erin Daley Borror discusses the prices. U.S. Beef…
Challenges and Opportunities For Pork Industry
…says that not only do they expect higher prices for pork, but the meat is leading other proteins when it comes to food service growth over the last two years….
2013 Record Year for California Grape Crush
…from 2012. Average prices for the 2013 crop by type were as follows: red wine grapes, $851.12, down 4 percent from 2012; white wine grapes, $622.86, down less than 1…
USDA Expanding Support for Small, Mid-Sized Farmers and Ranchers
…pricing information from the sector. Market News will also soon begin collecting data about local food prices and volume, valuable to small and mid-sized producers engaged in that marketplace. Market…
2014 Crop Prices Key to Farm Bill Program Choices
…Farm Bill’s Price Loss Coverage program or the Agricultural Revenue Coverage program may depend on this summer’s crop size and prices. 2014 Crop Prices Key to Farm Bill Program Choices…
Most Farm Product Prices Rose in February
Gary Crawford tells us many farmers are getting higher prices for their products than they did a month ago. Most Farm Product Prices Rose in February…
Enhanced School Wellness Environments Make the Smart Choice the Easy Choice for a Healthier Next Generation
…using this provision saw significantly higher participation in lunch and breakfast programs, with reduced administrative burden. Starting July 1, this option will be available to all states, and will help…
Higher Beef Prices Here to Stay
Randall Weiseman Recently released government data shows retail beef prices climbed roughly five-percent last year. Higher Beef Prices Here to Stay…