…rail revenue. An American Farm Bureau Market Intel Report shows that over the last five years, the cost of shipping grain on railways has increased. Rail rates on corn, soybeans,…
NASS to Review Acreage Earlier for Certain Crops
…rice, sorghum, soybeans, and sugarbeets. USDA NASS will review all available data, including survey data, satellite-based data, and the latest information from USDA’s Farm Service Agency and Risk Management Agency….
USDA Has Big Expectations for Agricultural Exports
…substantial export increase are record shipments of corn and soybeans. A lack of foreign competition along with continued strong demand from China are also helping U.S. agricultural export numbers remain…
Agricultural Exports Expected to Hit a New Record in 2021
…products, we well as corn and soybeans. Livestock, poultry, and dairy products are projected to increase $1.6 billion over the February projection, to $34.2 billion. Dairy exports alone are expected…
2020 Was A Banner Year for Ag Exports According to Recent Report
…the year prior, ag exports were valued at $146 billion dollars; the second highest level on record after 2014. Increased shipments of corn, soybeans, and pork to China helped bring…
Gene Discovery Potential to Make Peaches More Resilient to Stress
…has been done with rice and soybeans, but there had been relatively little research looking at major fruit crops. The discovery has potential to help develop domesticated peach trees with…
New Report Shows Need for Agricultural Research Investment
…of soybeans. In 2009, China became the global leader for funding research and development programs related to agriculture. Researching methods for improving yields and production efficiency will be necessary to…
Agricultural Exports Projected to Grow Over Next 10 Years
…complications related to COVID-19, American agricultural exports are projected to grow nearly two percent annually. Increasing export values for 2021 are supported by commodities such as meat products, cotton, soybeans,…
USDA Projecting Net Farm Income to Decline in 2021
…cash farm income will still equate to $128.3 billion. An increase in prices and quantities is expected to help improve cash receipts in 2021. Cash receipts for corn and soybeans…
2020 Predicted To Be Highest Net Farm Income Since 2013
…crop receipts are expected to increase by $6.5 billion, led by fruit, nuts, and soybeans. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Fungicide…
EPA Approves New Dicamba Registrations
…for use on dicamba-tolerant cotton and soybeans. New Registrations Come With Important Control Measures A Volatility Reduction Agent must be mixed with OTT dicamba products prior to any application. The…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-07-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers soybeans proving to be a viable material for concrete sealant, USTR Chief Negotiator…
Farm Sector Profits Forecast Highlights Importance of Government Aid
…this year and total animal and animal product receipts are forecast to decline $14.3 billion. Total receipts for soybeans, corn, wheat, and cotton are projected to decrease, while receipts for…
Chinese Purchasing Appears Strong Despite Tensions
…well.” Increases in Chinese purchasing were also seen in soybeans. USDA reports that for seven straight weekdays China has made considerable commitments for U.S. soybeans. Over the past week alone…