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
…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
…14.58 billion bushels. If the projection turns out to be accurate, it would be the second-largest harvest on record. The report says just over 95 percent of America’s corn crop…
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….
Almond Board: Record Breaking Almond Conference
…co-founder of Kite Hill and executive chef at Crossroads. ABC and the Almond Leadership Program again supported California FFA Foundation with a silent auction during the Conference and a live…
Orange Juice Stuck in a Rut
The orange juice futures trade is stuck in the biggest rut it’s seen since way back in 1967. The futures closed lower for a record 15th-straight day last Wednesday, with…
USMEF Concerned About Mexican Beef Grading System
…Other differences between the Mexican and American systems include marble-scoring and the procedures used to determine carcass grade. Those differences make the interchangeable use of English and Spanish grade names…
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
As a part of the Global Sustainable Development Goals set in 2015, the United States made a commitment to help end global food insecurity by 2030. America enacted the Global…
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
…the area as the farmer’s business relationships with those retailers can stay intact. However, if a farmer’s financial records and position are less than solid, firms often choose to rent…
Farmers Respond to Poll on NAFTA
The bi-monthly Farm Journal Pulse Survey recently asked farmers a simple question: “Do you think the U.S. should withdraw from the North American Free Trade Agreement?” About one-third of the…
Support for Organic Agriculture Research, Extension, and Education
…New Hampshire as they developed a consortium of expertise to address current and future needs of organic dairy farmers interested in resilient forage production systems and new milk markets in…
Changes to California Agriculture Coming in 2018
…prevents many applications within a quarter mile radius from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The mandate also requires farmers within a quarter mile to produce a notification letter by April…