…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…
International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists
…International Grasslands Congress (IGC) have pledged to work together with organizations around the world to gain support for naming and implementing an International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP). Rangelands…
USDA Moves Forward with Flawed GIPSA Rules
In a letter to the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, USDA acknowledged that the agency would continue the rulemaking process on the 2010 Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Act (GIPSA) proposed…
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
The National Pork Producers Council expressed concern about U.S. Department of Agriculture regulations on the buying and selling of livestock and poultry. USDA sent to the White House Office of…
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
…Trade Agreement. The decision allows EU trade ministers to move forward on a vote next week to approve the agreement. It would also require ratification from national, and some regional…
NOAA Increases Odds of La Niña
The fall forecast is trending more towards the chances of a La Niña weather pattern. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) raised the chances of La Niña development this…
Agri View: Fishing Threat
…Fishing is one of the oldest sports in America. But fishing is under serious threat. It’s being overrun by foreign species that have been brought into the country, mostly carp….
Domino’s Pizza Donating $1 Million to FFA
…FFA Organization blog. About National FFA Foundation The National FFA Foundation builds partnerships with industry, education, government, other foundations and individuals to secure financial resources that recognize FFA member achievements,…
Technical Review Committee Members Wanted
…related to their area of expertise: • Market Expansion and Access • Specialty Crop Nutrition Education • Equipping Current and Next Generation Specialty Crop Farmers • Environmental Stewardship and Conservation…
Olive Production Shifts as Result of Mechanization
…It helps that demand for olive oil has been on the rise, with its health benefits being a major selling point. Americans also have become more knowledgeable about quality and…