…“For the past few years, U.S. beef producers have benefited greatly from growing demand for U.S. beef in Japan. While Japanese consumers enjoy high quality U.S. beef, they unfortunately pay…
NCBA Announces Leadership Changes
…consumer demand,” said Houston. “Colin’s passion for the beef community has made him one of the most effective advocates in American agriculture and I’m excited that he will now be…
Trucking Shortage Projected to Worsen Over Next Decade
…nearly 61,000 drivers in 2018; a 20 percent increase from the year prior. ATA estimates that the shortage could rise to more than 160,000 by 2028. To meet U.S. demand for…
Ag Groups Celebrate Trade Agreement with Japan
…with USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service have helped build a strong demand among Japan’s flour millers for several classes of U.S. wheat grown in the Pacific Northwest to the Northern and…
Report Demonstrates Strong Fresh Produce Sales for Q2
…store growth remains challenging, consumers’ demand for healthy and convenient eating options represents a unique growth opportunity for players in the retail and consumer packaged goods industry,” United Fresh’s Vice…
Using the California Agritourism Website from UC ANR
…new income stream opportunity as interest and demand for agricultural tourism continues to grow. UC ANR is now offering a tool compiling multiple areas of information through its California Agritourism…
Opportunities for U.S. Agricultural Exports in Canada
…from China and Vietnam were shrimp, while from Thailand the primary import was preserved tuna. Changing Consumer Demand Offers Opportunities for U.S. Export Growth The United States has long been…
Inbound Trade Mission to Bolster California Fruit and Nut Export Markets
…to buy these products and there’s a high demand and there’s growth in these markets.” The buyers that have been selected from Latin America and Southeast Asia have been verified…
How to Raise Your Own Queen Bees
…new queen bees, then supply and demand may not be an issue. When you decide to begin rearing a new queen will depend on what you need her for and…
Currency Realignment Bill Could Boost Farm Economy
…realigned, our agricultural exports would be more competitive on the world market. Increased demand for these goods would drive up the price—a necessary change that would have far-reaching effects for…
Trade, Consumer Demand, Impending Corn Crop Among Critical Issues for U.S. Cattle Industry
CattleFax’s Randy Blach Outlines Situation at Summer Business Meeting Denver, CO (NCBA) — Herd expansion, export markets, corn crop expectations and swine fever ramifications are among the factors that will…
Industry Reaction to Trade Aid Announcement
…Facilitation Program (MFP). “It’s no secret that farmers are facing difficult decisions amid wet spring weather, trade disputes and tariffs, and demand destruction in the ethanol market. While NCGA’s focus…
Perfect Turkey for Small Scale Farming
…Small White Turkey perfect for a smaller scale farmer with limited space. Because this heritage variety is not large enough to satisfy commercial demands, many farmers have found this to…
Raising Your Own Turkeys for Meat and Profit
With the holiday season right around the corner, it is time to start thinking about the holiday main dish. Cathy Isom has a bit of advice about raising your own…