Although U.S. production won’t approach record volume, American apple suppliers have plenty to sell in 2018. The U.S. Department of Agriculture projected a national apple volume of 248.7 million bushels….
Downward Pressure Expected on 2018 Cash Rents
As commodity prices fell over the past few years, many landowners across the country agreed to lower cash rents. The annual LandOwner/Pro Farmer Cash Rent and Values Survey shows a…
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….
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-01-18
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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….
Farm City Newsday Friday, 12-29-17
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Almond Board: Record Breaking Almond Conference
…Conference, and the main topic of the State of the Industry address, was unleashing orchard potential with three guiding principles: Creating demand for almonds ahead of production Accelerating agriculture innovation…
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
…the world. The bullish projections are based, in part, on the U.S. lifting its ban next year, as Brazil is expecting. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
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….
Farm City Newsday, Thursday, 12-28-17
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill….
Purdue Releases 2018 Ag Economic Sector Forecasts
…aspects covered include cash rents, farmland values, and the price outlook for corn and soybeans. Professor Craig Dobbins says that reducing input costs has been a priority for farmers since…
Investment Firms Once Again Purchasing Farmland
Wall Street investment firms are once again putting money into farmland. Institutional investors are buying up farmland as farmers, who would normally be competing for the land, are hanging on…