…155,000-STRV increase from the August World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE), as raised sugarbeet production prospects outweigh reductions in sugarcane production. Total import projections are increased by 27,000 STRV…
Rabobank Says Pork Export Pace is Slowing
…weaker and managing excess supply will be the key to success. Low production and higher seasonal demand will mean higher pork prices in China. This will provide support to import…
Promoting the Taste of America in India
…new buying opportunities. As demand spikes during the fall festival season for specialty and high-value foods such as chocolates, nuts, dried and fresh fruits, cakes, confectionary items and fruit juices,…
Funding for Organic Agriculture Research, Education-Extension Projects
…this sector meet growing consumer demand.” Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy OREI funds high-priority research, education and extension projects that enhance the ability of producers and processors who have already adopted organic…
China Takes Steps to Increase Demand for Domestic Corn
China will end auctions from its state corn reserves to increase new-crop corn buys, according to the National Grain Trade Center. China has sold around 20 million metric tons of…
Final Rule for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program
…waterfowl, shorebirds and amphibians. The demand for ACEP funds continues to be high, with 70 percent of applications for the wetland component and 30 percent for the agricultural easement component….
More Than $62.5 Million to Support Specialty Crop Production
…as specialty crops. The projects include research, agricultural extension activities, and programs to increase demand and address the needs of America’s specialty crop industry. AMS Administrator Elanor Starmer made the…
USDA China Office Expects Record Imports for Soybeans
…metric tons from last year. Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today reports a recovery in swine production and steady growth in the poultry sector has boosted demand for feed and protein…
Pumpkin: Background & Statistics
…were down compared to the same period last year. Demand for specialty pumpkins continues to expand as consumers look for new and interesting varieties. Specialty varieties with wholesale prices reported…
Healthy Pecans
Cathy Isom tells us about the surprising healthy benefits of one popular nut that is often used in holiday treats. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Healthy Pecans…
Outlook for Equipment Manufacturers set to Improve
A Wells Fargo analyst says the equipment manufacturing industry’s demand cycle should bottom out within the next 12 to 18 months, signaling a turnaround for the industry. The turnaround would…
Olive Production Shifts as Result of Mechanization
…It helps that demand for olive oil has been on the rise, with its health benefits being a major selling point. Americans also have become more knowledgeable about quality and…
USDA WASDE Report at a Glance
The current World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) Corn: Corn production is forecast at 15.057 billion bushels, down 36 million from last month as a lower forecast yield more…
Demand for Brussels sprouts is booming
…them faster than Steve Bontadelli can grow them. Despite expanding his acreage beyond the Santa Cruz area, “we still haven’t been able to catch up with demand,” he said. “The…