…demand estimates are unchanged from November. The marketing year average price received by producers is unchanged at the midpoint, but the range is narrowed $0.20 per bushel to $3.60 to…
Almond Matters: Thinking about Peach Twig Borer
…as growers can start spotting early stages of the pest in their orchards. The holiday season is a little early for growers to worry about peach twig borer emergence. “Typically…
Food Price Index Down Slightly
…usage and robust demand. Meanwhile, the fall in international sugar prices was largely attributed to a weakening of the Brazilian currency with respect to the U.S. Dollar, which stimulated sugar…
Meeting Growing Demand for Organic Products
…authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. “The United States retail market for organic products is valued at more than $43 billion—and consumer demand for organic products is booming,” said NIFA…
Oh Christmas Tree
…use “real” cut Christmas trees for their holiday celebration. Most coming from Christmas tree farms or sold at tree lots – and most likely all of them coming from far,…
Continuing Resolution Includes FSA Loan Funding
…it was “absolutely critical” the Farm Service Agency has the resources needed to meet rising demand for farm loans. The bill also includes agriculture emergency watershed and conservation funding. From…
Conservation Opportunities to Improve Water Quality
…restoration that are nature’s water filters and 100,000 acres for pollinator habitat that support 30 percent of agricultural production. The continued strong demand for CRP combined with the limited acreage…
Western View: Pulse Irrigating Saves the Farm
…the frequent short bursts. They had found a better way to water. Their pulse irrigation method utilizes new technology to monitor their trees’ water, and now reduces their water demand…
Holiday Beef
Cathy Isom tells us about the holiday meal that practically cooks itself while you enjoy your guests. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Holiday Beef If you are…
Winter Vegetable Harvest Gets Early Start
…the rest of the country—especially the population areas on the Eastern Seaboard—then their demand will be high, because they’ll feel like eating salads for Christmas and New Year’s,” Strahm said….
FTC Says Ethanol Industry Still Competitive
…seen in 2015. Margins were negative or low in January of 2016 but increased and remained positive as demand surged during the spring and summer driving season. The FTC is…
Cargill, BASF Developing Omega-3 Rich Canola
…show most people are not consuming recommended levels of these omega-3s. As public awareness of the health benefits increases for omega-3s, demand for these nutrients is expected to rise significantly….
Spread Cheer, Not Invasive Hungry Pests, This Holiday Season
…can help protect the holidays from Hungry Pests: Ordering Online: Poinsettias and amaryllis make festive gifts, but be careful when ordering any plant online. To spread holiday cheer instead of…
Growth of U.S. Dairy Exports
…primarily on domestic rather than international demand. Demand for dairy products increased with soaring income growth in developing countries. Moreover, policies of the United States and its trading partners became…