…coming after the pandemic.” On the plus side, the slowdown within the supply chain has been working itself out. However, a drop in general consumption due to inflation is largely…
Food Prices Rise Slightly in May
…but are still much higher than the prices were before COVID-19. Food prices have risen 6.7 percent higher during the past 12 months. After rising 0.5 percent in April, fruit…
Grocery Inflation Cooling
…where it was before the pandemic. Still, Gamble points out that grocery inflation is a sample of how things are overall. “Grocery inflation is important because it’s 1/10 of the…
Producers Still Have an Opportunity to Apply for USDA Revenue Loss Programs
…the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) Phase Two and Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program (PARP). Originally, the deadline for applications had been June 2. Application assistance is also being afforded to producers…
Bill Incentivizes Use of Cover Crops
…also lower the long-term cost of crop insurance by making the Pandemic Cover Crop Program permanent, authorizing additional funding for technical assistance in accessing the Good Steward Cover Crop Program,…
Food Spending Decreased Unevenly Across States in 2020
Trends in food spending across the U.S. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The COVID-19 pandemic in the United States disrupted the food industry in 2020, according to…
EIA Expects Less Electricity Demand this Summer
…and the western United States should also increase electricity generated from hydropower during the coming months. EIA expects U.S. retail electricity costs will remain higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic….
SNAP Work Requirements in Farm Bill Discussions
…age six, you’re probably working right now part time. The requirement is 30 hours per week.” However, that law was suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic and the suspension continues until…
World Bank: Commodity Prices to Drop Through 2024
…clip since the beginning of COVID-19. A World Bank report says that clouds the prospective growth of approximately two-thirds of the developing economies that depend on exports. The Commodity Markets…
Optimism in the Ag Equipment Market
Image by Ely Penner from Pixabay While equipment manufacturers are still recovering from the pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic, they continue working toward a state of normalcy. Association of Equipment…
USDA Announces Additional Help for Distressed Farmers
…days delinquent due to challenges like natural disasters, the pandemic or other unexpected situations were brought current and had their next installment paid to give them breathing room. Producers with…
More Than 400 Industry Groups Encourage Farm Bill Funding Support
…as the country represents the largest trade partner for the U.S. Other market challenges including COVID-19 disruptions and the Russian invasion of Ukraine were also highlighted as areas of instability….
First 2023 House Agriculture Committee Hearing Focuses on Challenges
…about current problems during his opening statements. He mentioned the impacts of the pandemic on supply chains and manufacturing around the globe. “The Biden Administration has taken important actions to…
FACA Farm Bill Priorities Heralded by Industry Members
…30-page document. Several member organizations have celebrated the release of the policy recommendations and are eager to engage with lawmakers. “Despite a pandemic, severe weather, volatile markets and rising costs,…