…U.S. economy $17.8 billion in gasoline expenses, compared to a case where no RFS existed. That’s equivalent to $142 per American household. Gasoline prices were $0.18 per gallon, or 9.5%,…
USDA Calls for Nominations for the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee
…and production methods. Board members are reimbursed for meeting travel and associated expenses. Qualified candidates include active members of the fruit and vegetable industry serving in one of the above…
Poll: Tax Reform Needed for Farmers and America
…provisions: According to Dumb Funded, a strong majority (73 percent) supports the ability of small businesses to write off business-related expenses. Voters overwhelmingly support (81-7 percent) allowing small businesses to…
Top U.S. Milk Processor Struggling
…45 percent this year, and the company’s CEO has pledged to reduce annual expenses by up to $50 million by 2018. The Wall Street Journal says Dean’s recent struggles, however,…
Agri View: 2017 Farm Census
…Well, that would surprise you. It is used by Federal, State, and Local Governments. Agribusinesses, trade groups, educators, researchers, plus farmers themselves. It covers things like production practices, income, expenses,…
Tax Reform Central to Improving Economy
…to: Continue cash accounting, which matches farm income and expenses better than accrual accounting methods to help farmers pay their bills and manage their taxes; Preserve interest deductibility – an…
Rural Economy Index Lower Again
…lending practices stemming from the downturn in the farm economy. * For 2017, bank CEOs expect approximate cash expenses to exceed cash revenues for 17.1 percent of grain farmers, down…
USDA Seeks Nominees for the Popcorn Research and Promotions Board
…Foreign Agricultural Service. The Board reimburses the Federal government for expenses incurred in administering the program. AMS is required to notify the House and Senate agriculture committees when the user…
Subcommittee Examines Credit Programs in the Farm Bill
…the agricultural credit policies currently in place are working and providing the liquidity producers need to meet day-to-day operating expenses. Along with a strong farm safety net—including crop insurance—credit availability…
Funding to Relieve Veterinary Shortages
…other distance-based education, for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and other health professionals needed to strengthen veterinary programs and enhance food safety. Cover travel and living expenses of veterinary students, veterinary interns,…
Census Of Agriculture Countdown Begins For America’s Farmers And Ranchers
…from the previous census in 2007. However, agriculture sales, income, and expenses increased between 2007 and 2012. This telling information and thousands of other agriculture statistics are a direct result…
Agri View: New Pecan Nut
…and it is highly resistant to scab. Two features that are highly desirable. Scab control is one of the costliest expenses in pecan growing. Commercial trees are sprayed several times…
Agri View: Migratory Trouble
Everett Griner talks about how migratory birds are spreading trouble for producers in today’s Agri View. Migratory Trouble Weed control is one of the major expenses in producing a crop….
Slump in Farmland Values Continues
…help alleviate some pressure on profit margins because cash rents account for a large share of production expenses.i Farm Income Farm income also weakened in the fourth quarter. In fact,…