New Provisions to Take Effect for 2017 Spring Crops The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced updated factors for prevented planting coverage that will strengthen the…
Cost of Thanksgiving Meal
…He says lower milk and turkey prices led to the decrease in this year’s survey. “We’ve seen milk prices come down quite a bit from where they were in 2014….
Ranchers Collaborate with UC Researchers
…as foothill abortion is a leading cause of economic loss for California beef producers. To combat the disease, the California Cattlemen’s Association is sponsoring UC vaccine trials, now in the…
Farmland Prices May Drop 20 Percent
…third successive year of price declines, undermined by weakness in agricultural commodity prices which is expected to leave one-in-five farmers lose money this year. A land price index compiled by…
Rural Mainstreet Index Still Weak for November
…Rural Mainstreet economies. Over the past 12 months, livestock commodity prices have tumbled by 27.2 percent and grain commodity prices have slumped by 16.6 percent. The economic fallout from this…
U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions
…food loss and waste and definitions vary. 2030 Champions are encouraged to consult the Food Loss and Waste Protocol for information on defining and transparently measuring food loss and waste….
AFBF 2016 Thanksgiving Dinner Price Survey
…overall…37 cents from last year. Turkey showed the second-greatest price decrease, dropping 30 cents for a whole bird compared to last year. Pumpkin prices are slightly lower following the production…
Bacterial Imbalances Can Mean Bad News for Honey Bees
…air exposure and loss of protective effects of honey and bee salivary enzymes. In the study, the nutritional value of pollen lasted longer than that of supplement. Bees consumed significantly…
U.S. Turkey Production
…The September price for frozen turkey hens was $1.24 per pound, about 14 percent higher than the average September price in the 3 years prior to 2015. Retail prices for…
Canada Makes Big Investment in Dairy Industry
…longer be produced in Canada, resulting in a loss of $116 million dollars in revenue. The DFA called the announcement “a significant step in demonstrating their commitment to supply management…
E.U. Advisers Pushing for U.S.-Style Insurance Program
A European Union commission is looking into ways of protecting its farmers from environmental disasters and large price swings. To accomplish the goal, a group of experts are recommending that…
Farm Groups Begin Lame-Duck TPP Push
…Association of Wheat Growers is urging Congress to take action, noting that wheat growers rely on export markets to ease low prices. Since February, the average cash price for wheat…
Dairy Industry Segment Doesn’t Want TPP
…about their views on the TPP. Over 1,000 farmers responded. The survey was designed to shed light on farmers’ views on low milk prices and other issues affecting dairy farmers…
Ranchers see Better Pastures, Tough Markets
A series of storms this fall has promoted healthy grass growth on the range for grazing cattle, but improved feed conditions come as cattle prices remain in a slump and…