…and several others all colluded to increase poultry prices between 2008 and 2016. According to a court filing, the DOJ has now become involved by convening a grand jury to…
USDA Research is Driving Technological Innovation
…fertilizer. (p. 131) A treatment for peanut allergy. (p. 115) A test strip for major foodborne pathogens that reduces testing time from 24-72 hours to about 30 minutes, allowing food…
Right Fertilizer for the Ultimate Tomato Harvest
…to follow is to avoid high concentrations of nitrogen when choosing a fertilizer, which will help you avoid tall plants without fruit set. If you’re wondering which form of fertilizer…
Ag Groups and Others Stress Importance of USMCA Ratification
…while providing consumers a more abundant supply of high-quality, safe food at affordable prices,” the letter states. “This modernized trade agreement makes improvements to further enhance U.S. food and agricultural…
Secretary Perdue Announces New Dairy Margin Coverage Signup Begins June 17
…producers manage the volatility of milk and feed prices, operated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). The 2018 Farm Bill allowed USDA to construct the new…
Walmart Takes Poultry Companies to Court
It appears that America’s largest retail grocer Walmart, is going to court after filing suit against multiple U.S. poultry companies alleging collusion to inflate poultry prices in violation of antitrust…
Agriculture industry Responds to Progress of USMCA
…hope.” NMPF estimates that producers have lost at least $2.3 billion in revenues through March due to higher tariffs against U.S. dairy, which has lowered milk prices for all producers….
Industry Response to Ruling on Year-Round Sale Of E15 Gasoline
…renewable fuels such as E15 reduce fuel prices for drivers by three to ten cents per gallon and result in lower emissions, improving air quality and providing greater greenhouse gas…
USDA Expecting the Most Cotton Exports in a Decade
…trade disruptions could put additional pressure on prices for the 2019 crop year.” Listen to the report below. USDA Expecting the Most Cotton Exports in a Decade About the Author…
United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Pays Dividends to American Farmers and Exporters
…and ingredients. By importing and processing food products domestically, manufacturers have been successful at providing quality products at lower retail prices while minimizing distribution costs. U.S. agricultural exports to Colombia…
Industry Reaction to USDA Trade Relief Announcement
…experienced a prolonged downturn in prices because of these conflicts,” he said. “We appreciate USDA’s concern for dairy’s needs, and we look forward to working with USDA, Congress and the…
Farm Bureau Calls for Quick Resolution on China Trade
…The six-year downturn in farm prices that has produced “near-unprecedented economic uncertainty and hardship” is worsening as a result of Chinese tariffs, he wrote. “U.S. farmers and ranchers now face…
Beef Cattle Cost Study Released from UC ANR
…“ranging analysis” demonstrating potential net returns through a range of market prices. The report also highlights the role of cattle in shaping California’s environment and landscape through grazing. The size…
Agricultural Production Facing Constraints Highlighted by Agriculture Ministers
…not yet been approved. This may lead to unnecessary trade disruptions, which can affect food security, prices and attitudes toward innovation in both the exporting and importing countries. The extent of…