…that we currently have, that were coming out of contract. We’re seeing higher prices and we’re seeing new planting contracts starting to creep up and come on board this year,”…
Public Good Achieved Through Agricultural Regulations Warrants Public Support
…the ability to pass increased regulatory costs onto consumers in the form of higher prices. The same is not true with agricultural regulations. Hamilton points out that farmers and ranchers…
Research Grant of $10 Million Will Support Dairy Industry’s Net Zero Initiative
…project includes evaluating the use of manure products as fertilizer to potentially expand its use. “Part of what we’re looking at is the macronutrient content. We’re particularly interested in that…
Committee Hearings Shine a Light on Issues Within the Food Supply Chain
…Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture to explore and call attention to the difficult trajectory cattle markets have followed over the last two years. Prices at the grocery store…
Winegrape Oversupply Compounds Issue of Smoke Exposure
The winegrape oversupply in 2020 had a detrimental effect on a variety of aspects of the industry, most notably prices. However, the abundant supply of winegrapes also played a role…
Positive Expectations for U.S. Pistachios Going Forward
…record for an off-year. “Given that, and the lower production globally, we think that that should keep prices up for U.S. pistachios.” Pistachio acreage has been steadily increasing in recent…
Biden to Address Meat Industry Concerns with Executive Order
…Psaki said the overall goal of the EO is to “help increase opportunities for small and independent businesses to boost their earnings and to lower prices and increase options for…
Almond Shipments Staying Strong Despite Pandemic Challenges
…downturn during the pandemic. The sizable California almond crop that is expected could compound the issue of prices. Nevertheless, Jacobsen remains positive that prices will ultimately improve moving forward. “Hopefully,…
July 4th Cookout Cost Stable Compared to Year Ago
…chop prices in 2021 compared to 2020,” Nigh said. “However, consumers looking a bit farther back to compare prices are seeing higher prices for ground beef, pork chops and chicken…
How to Care and Plant a Sweet Treat, Sugar Cane
…and add a well-balanced fertilizer to the soil when the stem starts to sprout. If your sugarcane is an ornamental, you may want to prune it to shape in spring…
Growing a Sweet Crop of Berries in a Small Garden Space
…containers daily to be sure it stays moist but not wet. In windy or hot conditions, plants might even need watering twice a day. Choose an organic fertilizer designed for…
Health Bite: Eating Healthy on a Budget
…meat and other essentials. If you feel like you drop a hundred bucks on one bag of groceries, it might be time to shop around for better prices. Bottom line,…
Agricultural Exports Expected to Hit a New Record in 2021
…levels. Some of the factors behind the increased export forecast include a record outlook for China, as well as higher overall commodity prices. Exports to China are expected to reach…
Pallet Shortages Create New Transportation Challenge for Agriculture
…and rising costs. UFPA has indicated that overall pallet prices have increased more than 400 percent in recent weeks. There are also reports that even with the increased costs, supplies…