Everett Griner talks about domestic grapes high in demand in today’s Agri View. Domestic Grapes Still in Demand You know, grapes are one of our smallest crops. If it were…
Farming Groups Call for Swift Farm Bill Passage
…to worse,” AFBF President Zippy Duvall said.“Tariffs and stagnant global demand for commodities have left the agriculture economy in the worst shape we have seen since the farm crisis of…
Brazilian Judge Suspends Glyphosate Use
…industry contends “it’s impossible to do agriculture.” Brazil is the world’s largest exporter of soybeans, driven largely by growing demand from China. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Beef Exports “Tremendous” in First Half of 2018
…six percent higher than 2017 and valued at $718 million dollars. International customers bought a larger share of beef production, even at higher prices, which indicates strong demand. After setting…
Limited Benefits of Tariff Relief Funds for California Producers
…know any farmer that wouldn’t prefer to just keep growing markets and growing what meets the demand of consumers regardless of what country they reside in.” Listen to the…
Ethanol Exports on Pace to Shatter Record in 2018
…Protection Agency (EPA) are undermining domestic ethanol demand. At the halfway point for 2018, Brazil had been the leading market for U.S. ethanol exports, receiving 345.9 mg—or about 37 percent…
California has a ‘New’ Food Expo
…called California Thursdays, that has significantly increased the demand for local, California grown products, and so there is a real chance to host school nutrition directors which would love to…
Study: Farmers Will Buy Less Crop Insurance if it Costs More
…demand is clearly responsive to price. That’s been proven by a rise in participation following Congressional actions over the years to provide premium support instead of ad hoc disaster payments….
USDA Invests in Projects to Spur Innovation in Grazing Lands, Organic Systems and Soil Health
…One project will work to increase demand for small grains as animal feed and cover crop seed to provide crucial secondary markets needed for farmers to increase small grain acres…
The Western View: National Day of the Cowboy
…really began in the 1860’s, deep in the heart of Texas. After the civil war, the demand for beef was strong in the East, but the herds were in Texas….
Not All Reactions to Trade Assistance Are Positive
…Report, Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor says the administration missed an opportunity to provide long-term relief to farmers by increasing domestic demand for ethanol through RVP relief. “Allowing year-round sales…
Water Recycling Projects Continue Improving Agricultural Water Supplies
…water annually by 2030. Future demand estimates also illustrate that agricultural reuse could increase more than three times current levels by 2030, furthering the need for continued investment in water…
Groups Comment on Farmer Aid Package
…policy. “U.S. pork, which began the year in expansion mode to capitalize on unprecedented global demand, now faces punitive tariffs on 40 percent of its exports. The restrictions we face…
Trade Impacts on Land Prices Unknown. Now
…what effect trade issues are having on land prices currently. The company says many factors influence local land values. Supply of land for sale and the level of demand are…