…more significant growth rate. “We got used to double-digit growth and some pretty significant double-digit growth. But in our sector, its leveled off at a much higher plateau and then…
Strong Year for U.S. Cotton Exports
…for U.S. cotton. “Pakistan has had production issues for the past five years which has led to higher imports. Sales commitments to Pakistan are currently at 1.4 million bales…so for…
Understanding Soil Biology Critical for Farming Systems
…of the inputs that are applied. Wu described somewhat of an overall plateau as to what types of benefits various soil amendment products can provide for growers, emphasizing even more…
Farm Groups Partner to Help Farmers Manage Stress
…body and the mind.” Research also shows that while farmers experience higher levels of psychological distress and depression than the general population, they are less likely to seek help for…
Groups Stress Swift Passage Needed for USMCA
…of Congress to swiftly approve the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Agriculture is at a critical crossroads with the downturn in commodity prices, losses from natural disasters and the trade war. This…
November 2019 Dairy Market Report
(NMPF) — The recent upsurge in dairy prices is forcefully showing up in data, with many of the most recently announced and reported key milk and dairy prices achieving their…
USDA to Open Signup for Conservation Reserve Program December 9
…programs in the U.S. The program was originally primarily intended to control soil erosion and potentially stabilize commodity prices by taking marginal lands out of production. This Farm Bill program…
Successful Rice Harvest for California Growers
…produce yields that were as robust as they have been in previous years, but Morris noted that prices appear to be strong. Even with an expedited planting season, acreage for…
U.S. Pork Can Reduce Overall U.S. Trade Deficit with China by Nearly Six Percent
…pork prices are rising in China amid trade war with USA and Donald Trump. Credit: B.Zhou / Shutterstock.com “Were it not for China’s tariffs that are severely limiting access to…
Agriculture Industry Experiences Most Workplace Fatalities in 2019
…of data, the first thing I think is that agriculture will subsequently be a higher priority for Cal/OSHA into the coming year as an industry of focus.” On average, construction…
Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Rises Only a Penny
…prices remain so stable despite volatility in the farm economy this year and severe weather hampering planting and harvest,” Newton added. The centerpiece on most Thanksgiving tables – the turkey…
USDA Issues Second Tranche of Market Facilitation Program
…was comprised of the higher of either 50 percent of a producer’s calculated payment or $15 per acre, which may reduce potential payments to be made in tranche three. USDA…
CAPCA Conference Highlights Science and Innovation for the Future of Agriculture
…digital technology. “It’s going to be a much higher degree necessary and it’s going to be constant education, and we’re going to need all hands on deck,” said Johansson. Listen…
Another Increase in Irrigated Lands Regulatory Fees
Agricultural water users should be preparing themselves for even higher water bills after another fee increase related to the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program (ILRP). The underlying purpose for the program…