…Association. The groups point out that the buying power of a new combined entity would have far too much influence over prices, as Albertsons and Kroger combine for more than…
Potential for Continued Drought Impacts Despite Flood Emergency
…have ag fertilizer suppliers and input suppliers. We have truckers. We have all of these businesses that don’t have crop insurance and have significantly reduced their economic activity,” Johnson explained….
USDA Providing Additional Farmer Support Through a Variety of Programs
…approach to emergency assistance, by lowering input costs through investments in domestic fertilizer production, and by promoting competition in agricultural markets.” The Fertilizer Production Expansion Program is one of the…
Food Prices Drop in December BUT …..
…decline. The December drop was driven by a steep decline in the international vegetable oil price and declining cereal and meat prices. However, that was counterbalanced by rising prices in…
U.S. Beef Exports to East Asia on a Record Pace
…on a value basis from last year’s exports worth $5.4 billion. “On a volume basis, the exports were up 6.4 percent,” the report says. “Despite surging food prices in recent…
Eggs Double in Price During 2022
…than 57 million hens in 2022, starting in the spring and continuing to flare up through the rest of the year. “Spring was the first time we had egg prices…
The Start of The New Year Sees New WOTUS Rule
…take effect 60 days after. The rule has received criticism from a variety of agricultural groups. The Fertilizer Institute describes the new WOTUS rule as “misguided and premature.” Other organizations…
Report Shows Price Increases for Different Food Types
How did prices increase for different types of food? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Courtesy: Hunter Bliss Images/Shutterstock.com A new USDA report shows retail food prices increased…
Almond Update: Looking Forward to 2023 with Industry Optimism
…navigating in 2022 have largely been out of growers’ control. The conflict in Ukraine and its impact on petroleum prices and the ripple effect that has, rising labor costs, and…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 12-21-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the possibility of fertilizer markets stabilizing next year, details of the transition payment…
Fighting Hunger During the Holidays
…demand for food assistance this year, especially in the face of rising food prices. Nearly 34 million people, including more than 9 million children, are food insecure, and 1 out…
WRDA 2022 Now Awaits Presidential Signature
…a vote of 83-11. “Our nation’s transportation infrastructure is critical to agriculture and rural America’s competitive advantage in world markets, and WRDA provides vital support for that network,” The Fertilizer…
Deadline to Enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage Has Been Extended
…let this second chance slide.” The voluntary risk management program offers a certain level of protection for dairy producers for when differences between the all-milk price and feed prices drop…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 12-09-22
…address the western drought and conservation priorities, balancing agronomics and the rising cost of fertilizer, and seeing the benefits of whole orchard recycling in almonds. Tune in to the show…