…diets toward vegetable oils and animal products increase the demand for agricultural commodities. To meet this demand, forestland is frequently converted into crop fields or pasture, especially in developing countries….
Farmers Share of the Food Dollar is Still Low
A Farm Journal report says some consumers may still look at grocery store prices and think farmers are making a lot of money off the commodities they produce. A U.S….
Productivity Growth and the Revival of Russian Agriculture
…the country’s agricultural revival. If the growth revival was due to TFP, then which districts in Russia are driving national TFP growth and in which commodities are they specializing? To…
Sonny Perdue Sworn in as 31st U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
…on commodities and transportation in enterprises that have spanned the southeastern United States. These experiences have proven invaluable in his current role as principal advocate for American agriculture and all…
Conaway Statement on GAO Food Aid Report
…transfers, food vouchers, and locally or regionally procured (LRP) food—rather than U.S.-grown commodities—to those in need across the globe. House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway released the following statement…
March FAO Food Price Index Slips
…of each of the groups for 2002-2004. With the exception of meat, the indices of all other commodities used in the calculation of the index dropped in March, especially those…
NCC Conveys Farm Law Priorities
…addresses the needs of all commodities. In testimony before the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management, NCC Chairman Ronnie Lee said, “market volatility and mounting…
Subcommittee Continues Examination of Farm Policy
Rep. Rick Crawford (AR-1), Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management, held a hearing to further examine the effectiveness of farm policy in…
Protectionist Trade Rhetoric Not Beneficial for Global Ag Companies
…result of the adjustment tax, it has an unintended consequence of causing countries like China and Mexico to buy their ag commodities from other countries, that would be negative for…
USDA Trade Mission to Explore Export Opportunities in Middle East, North Africa
…bulk commodities, lumber and farm equipment, to spices and specialty food ingredients. Participating U.S. Organizations and Companies: 7 Seas Group USA, Plano, Texas Al Khayrat International USA Inc., Piscataway, N.J….
Cargill CEO Stands Up for Trade
MacLennan makes a strong case for open and inclusive trade policies at the Financial Times Commodities Global Summit Cargill Chairman and CEO David MacLennan today laid out a strong case…
Subcommittee Examines Farm Policy in Advance of the Next Farm Bill
Rep. Rick Crawford (AR-1), Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management, held a hearing to evaluate the effectiveness of farm policy in advance…
Study Shows Capacity Funding is a Valued Investments to States
…research and applied agricultural research on specialty crops, livestock, and agricultural commodities specific to local geographies and production environments. Read the entire report at the NIFA website. NIFA invests in…
Milk Production Drops, Costs Rise from 2014
…& Management $1.52 Marketing $0.56 Operating $2.93 Labor $1.70 Replacements $2.12 Statewide Cost Comparison Summary Feed $10.46 cow hay and grain commodities. In 2015, alfalfa hay fed averaged $278 per…