…more farmers were offering higher pay. The study found that 86 percent of all respondents raised their wages in 2018, with roughly 30 percent starting those increases back in 2014….
Groups React to Chlorpyrifos Ban
…of these inputs. “California farmers also face the most stringent regulatory environment in the world, one that often limits their access to many of the tools still available to farmers…
Chinese Trade Deal Would Immediately Impact Agriculture
…after the announcement that the Trump administration is not planning for another round of aid payments for farmers. “As these trade negotiations go longer and prices remain low, we will…
USDA Announces Repayment Options for Producers with Coverage in Previous MPP for Dairy
…voluntary risk management program that helps dairy producers deal with shifting milk prices and feed costs and replaces MPP-Dairy. Both MPP-Dairy reimbursement options will be subject to a 6.2 percent…
Online Tool Available for New Dairy Margin Coverage Program
…dairy farmers to reduce their net income risk due to volatility in milk or feed prices,” said Dr. Mark Stephenson, Director of Dairy Policy Analysis, University of Wisconsin, Madison. “Higher…
Deadline Extended for Producers to Certify 2018 Crop Production for MFP Payments
…commodity multiplied by the MFP rate for that specific commodity. “Trade issues, coupled with low commodity prices and recovery from natural disasters, have definitely impacted the bottom line for many agricultural producers,”…
NCBA CEO Kendal Frazier Announces Plans for Retirement
…falling prices. This work ultimately helped to reverse those declines and set the industry on a new, consumer-focused path. Frazier was also instrumental in helping secure the passage of the…
Farm Groups Ask President, Congress for Disaster Relief
…2019 with challenging market prices and destructive weather conditions,” the groups wrote. “Historic hurricanes Florence and Michael, along with unprecedented wildfires, droughts, flooding and other natural disasters, devastated agricultural regions…
Exploring the Complexity of Seed Development
…deal with more efficient inputs, different types of varieties for consumer demand, flavor and tastes, and shelf life, you name it,” LaVigne noted. “Our researchers are really doing a great…
Grape Prices Expected to Come Down After Strong 2018
…Contract expirations compounded with a shift in demand will likely depress prices somewhat from levels seen last year. “We do anticipate that for many categories the average prices will not…
Follow the Basic Steps for Stewardship of Treated Seed
…healthier plants and higher crop yields. It’s important to always remember to follow directions on seed container labeling for proper handling, storage, planting and disposal practices to minimize risk to…
USDA Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…in the MPP-Dairy for 2018. Dairy Margin Coverage Program: On March 28, 2019, the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) revised monthly price survey reports to include prices for high-quality alfalfa hay…
E&J Gallo Acquires Several Constellation Wine Brands for $1.7 Billion
…in a press release. Constellation is said to be moving away from lower-prices wines, with the average price of the wines acquired by Gallo being around $11. Earlier in the…
American Lamb Checkoff Program Proves Value in Recent Report
…lamb also fell by about five percent when beef prices experienced a decline of ten percent. Pork and chicken prices did not appear to have a measurable impact on lamb…