…in their rental rates this coming year might be an indication that the bottom in cash rental rates may be near.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USGC Report Says U.S. Corn Harvest Quality was Excellent
…for aflatoxins, which is 20 parts per billion. 100 percent of the samples tested below the FDA-mandated advisory level for vomitoxins. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agrium/Potash Corp. Merger Closing on New Year’s Day
…resource company in Canada, with its headquarters based in Saskatoon. It’s projected to generate about $500 million in annual operating synergies. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Another Invasive Plant
…tallow are attractive to bees and other insects and are borne in spikes roughly 8 inches long. The fruit is a three-lobed capsule (0.5 inches) and seeds are covered with…
Almond Board: Record Breaking Almond Conference
…California (ABC) held its 45th annual Almond Conference in Sacramento, California. Over 3,900 people attended the three-day event, making it the largest Conference ever. The major theme of this year’s…
Orange Juice Stuck in a Rut
…it’s been at in the past 73 years. Surging imports from Mexico and Brazil are making up for the domestic shortfall. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USMEF Concerned About Mexican Beef Grading System
…government wants to make mandatory, to stay voluntary and for the government to remove the English grade names from their program. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Brazil Beef Exports Returning to the U.S. in 2018
A Drovers article says officials in Brazil are still expecting to resume exporting fresh beef product to the U.S. early next year. The Brazilian Ag Minister spoke at a recent…
USDA: Global Food Insecurity Has Improved Significantly
…underweight in 1990. That number has dropped to less than 25 percent stunted and less than 15 percent underweight in 2015. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Purdue Releases 2018 Ag Economic Sector Forecasts
…with more soybean acres next year, futures markets are suggesting a 2018 price that’s 30 to 40 cents higher than 2017. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Investment Firms Once Again Purchasing Farmland
…market in the U.S. Farmers or their families own or control 61 percent of the 91 million acres in U.S. farms. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farmers Respond to Poll on NAFTA
…the 24-year-old trade pact with Mexico and Canada. The varied responses are similar to the responses and positions of different ag trade groups, agribusinesses, and associations. While U.S. Trade Representative…
Changes to California Agriculture Coming in 2018
The coming year is poised for some significant changes to California agriculture. Several different sectors of the industry will be coming under new guidelines throughout 2018. Beginning January 1, 2018,…
Celebrating National Fruitcake Day
…many households may still have an abundance of fruitcake which made with chopped candied or dried fruit, nuts and spices and sometimes soaked in “spirits.” Fruitcake has been a holiday…