…welcome news for U.S. soybean farmers as a recent USDA report forecasted another record soybean harvest for the current growing season. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Japan to Consider TPP Approval
…own opposition, as an opposition group cites the U.S. presidential candidates opposition as a reason to not support the trade agreement. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
CME Considering Cash Settlement for Cattle Markets
…physical delivery process. Feeder cattle and lean hog futures are already cash-settled, leaving live cattle as the remaining physical delivery settled market. Lehman says volatility is getting worse and farmers…
Agri View: Corporate or Family Farm
Everett Griner talks about a corporate farm and where our food comes from in today’s Agri View. Corporate or Family Farm It is apparent the term ‘corporate farm’ is not…
Pumpkin: Background & Statistics
Pumpkin production is widely dispersed throughout the United States, with crop conditions varying greatly by region. In 2015, U.S. farmers produced 753.8 million pounds of pumpkins. Production dropped over 40…
NPPC Concerned About Rules On Livestock Contracts
…Management and Budget (OMB) for review three rules – the “Farmer Fair Practices Rules” – that, according to the agency, would “help balance the relationships between livestock producers, swine production…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for October 14
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Matthew’s Aftermath – Agricultural Impacts
Initial reports are coming from the Carolinas on how the hurricane previously known as Matthew has impacted crops and farm animals. Rod Bain has the story. Matthews-Aftermath…
Demo Shows Orchard Recycling Options
…can have in their orchards. A University of California Cooperative Extension orchard recycling demonstration showed growers another way of incorporating organic matter back into their soil. Farm Advisor Brent Holtz…
Certified Angus Beef Sales top One Billion Pounds
…percent increase. Of the top 100 retail chains carrying Certified Angus Beef products, 70 percent saw a rise in beef sales. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Outlook for Equipment Manufacturers set to Improve
…income. The recent commodity market downturn, which has led to less farm income, has stalled purchasing of new equipment by farmers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Dairy Farmers Dumping Excess Milk
The nation’s dairy farmers are dumping more milk this year amid a glut of supplies and low market prices. The Wall Street Journal reports dairy farmers in the U.S. have…
Top Court in Germany Backs Canada-EU Trade Deal
…Unlike TTIP, however, CETA is looking more likely to be implemented than TTIP, after negotiations regarding TTIP broke down last week. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
NOAA Increases Odds of La Niña
…is likely to form within the next few months. The forecast says the combined ocean and atmosphere system are more clearly trending toward La Niña conditions, according to Pro Farmer….