…relief to consumers struggling with a cost-of-living crisis covering everything from energy to transportation. However, food prices are still high, and global hunger is getting worse. Wheat and corn prices…
Delicate Balance of International Trade and Markets
…easy to disrupt these markets. It’s very easy to disrupt supplies. It’s also clear that markets work. Prices went very high up and suppliers all over the world responded.” Another…
Discussion on Higher Input Costs
Taking a wider look at higher ag input costs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. American Agri-Women hosted the Global Food and Energy Supply Conversation recently to respond…
California is Experiencing a Shortage of Ag Mechanics Teachers
…these shortages are impacting agriculture education and the industry as a whole. Mckenna believes that the higher pay and easy access of other jobs in agriculture mechanics are more desirable…
Sugar Alliance Meeting Underway
…of Economics and Policy Analysis American Sugar Alliance “We know that rising input costs and inflation are top of mind for our growers right now. High prices for fertilizer, fuel,…
High Oleic Soy Oil for Cooking
…He says they talked about why high oleic oil is a good choice for professional chefs. “High oleic soybean oil is heart healthy, and it compares equally with olive oil….
USDA Helps Schools and Childcare Providers Deal with Rising Food Costs
…services says the boost in reimbursements will help provide financial relief for schools so they can continue serving high-quality meals to students amid higher food costs and continuing supply chain…
Close to 200 Industry Groups Oppose Tax Increase Proposals
Nearly 200 organizations representing a variety of industry interests have raised concerns about tax increase proposals. In a letter sent to Congressional leadership, the coalition highlights certain tax considerations that…
Almond Update: Emphasizing Heat Illness Prevention in Orchards
Heat illness prevention is of paramount importance with triple-digit temperatures lingering in much of California. Vice President and Chief Education Officer for AgSafe, Angelina Ceja said that both employers and…
Initial Pistachio Crop Expectation Comes Down, Could Help Prices
…it could have been as high as 1.2 billion pounds. So, the supply isn’t going to be as great as it once was believed,” Matoian noted. This year was expected…
California Industry Members Participate in Philippines Trade Mission
…agribusinesses and industry officials joining us in Manilla who can provide reliable, high-quality, and sustainably produced U.S. food and farm products to local buyers.” FAS personnel will be providing participants…
Family Farm Living Expenses
…the Kansas Farm Management Association shows that farm family living expenses jumped 14 percent higher last year to an average of $82,000. It’s significantly higher than the previous high of…
World Food Prices Fall in June
Costs may still feel high, but food prices are falling. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. World food prices fell for a third straight month in June. However,…
USDA to Resurvey Some Planted Acreage
…conversation focused on whether farmers would switch to corn despite the higher planting costs in hopes that the revenue received in the fall would be higher than soybean returns,” she…