…from CoBank says the herd will increase 3-5 percent from 2018-2019. Improving pasture conditions and continued profitability in the beef sector have been fueling herd expansion in recent years. Trevor…
Ag Exports Groups Urge Passage of the CREAATE Act
…the Agribusiness Coalition for Foreign Market Development say the Cultivating Revitalization by Expanding American Agricultural Trade and Exports, or CREAATE Act, would boost trade’s impact on U.S. farmer profitability and…
NIFA Invests $35 Million in Specialty Crop Research
…of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, $46,550 These projects include a Texas A&M University effort to enhance the sustainability and profitability of melon production in the United States, emphasizing consumer preferences and…
Ag Lenders Pessimistic About Farm Profits
…percent of ag lenders report an overall decline in farm profitability over the last year. 84 percent indicate there are higher levels of operating leverage as a result. The survey…
Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting
…cattle producers across the nation who use innovative practices to protect and enhance natural resources while maintaining or increasing the profitability of their businesses. The regional winners compete for the…
U.S. Swine Herd is Expanding
…State University Livestock Economist Lee Schulz said swine profitability turned positive in June. While industry experts say the forecast is likely to prompt producers to expand the breeding herd, the…
Pork Industry Expanding
A new report out from CoBank says rising global demand for pork and stronger profitability will create a strong incentive for American pork processors to expand their capacity. Increased competition…
Experts Expect Down Farm Economy to Continue
…He noted the downturn began in 2013 during a sharp drop in commodity prices that has lingered. He says reduced profitability in agriculture has gradually intensified the level of financial…
Ag Groups Respond to White House Budget Cuts
…more productive agricultural economy, please visit www.AgExportsCount.org. USW’s mission is to “develop, maintain, and expand international markets to enhance the profitability of U.S. wheat producers and their customers.” USW activities…
OTA Applauds Organic Research Investment Legislation
…funding of research and extension is critical to addressing organic rice production issues and providing practical solutions that will increase profitability, economic returns and the overall well-being of rural communities.”…
Ag Lender Survey: Farm Profitability Down, Commodity Prices Top Concern
ABA and Farmer Mac release first biannual survey of agricultural lenders Nearly 90 percent of agricultural lenders have seen an overall decline in farm profitability in the last 12 months,…
California Leopold Conservation Award® Seeks Nominees
…own and manage, which he called “an evolutionary possibility and an ecological necessity.” “Good intentions and luck take no farmer down the road to profitability and improved land health,” said…
National Dairy FARM Program Releases Environmental Stewardship Reference Manual to Celebrate Earth Day
…guide provides a comprehensive suite of on-farm management practices to reduce a farm’s environmental footprint and improve its profitability. Specifically, the manual features a detailed explanation of the FARM Environmental…
USDA Announces $1.2 Million to Support Aquaculture Research Projects
…industry constraints. Results of projects supported by this program are intended to help improve the profitability of the U.S. aquaculture industry, reduce the U.S. trade deficit, increase domestic food security,…