…Industry officials note citrus greening in Florida has forced a citrus production decline of 70 percent in the last 20 years. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Deere Says DOJ Unfairly Accusing of Monopoly
…Planting’s U.S. sales were about $100 million in 2015, while Deere’s U.S. sales of planter-related equipment last was near $900 million. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
USDA Cheese Purchases May Fall Short
…producers are desperate for short-term relief as revenue has dropped 35 percent over the past two years amid a global oversupply. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
USDA China Office Expects Record Imports for Soybeans
…welcome news for U.S. soybean farmers as a recent USDA report forecasted another record soybean harvest for the current growing season. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Japan to Consider TPP Approval
…own opposition, as an opposition group cites the U.S. presidential candidates opposition as a reason to not support the trade agreement. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
CME Considering Cash Settlement for Cattle Markets
…slaughter. Producers say that has led to questionable pricing systems and price discovery for the market. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Image Credit: Mattz90 / Shutterstock.com…
International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists
…open spaces of our world. These lands are important for livestock production, habitat for wildlife, soil and water conservation, recreation, and conservation of biological diversity. In the face of variable…
USDA Moves Forward with Flawed GIPSA Rules
…USDA is expending time and resources to push forward outdated rules to regulate an industry that never requested their assistance. These rules were flatly rejected by cattle producers six years…
Pumpkin: Background & Statistics
…of Agriculture. For per capita use: USDA, Economic Research Service (ERS) Vegetable and Pulses Yearbook 2016. For wholesale and retail prices: USDA, Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Market News….
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
…Producers Federation spokesperson said the Trans-Pacific Partnership would not be a magic bullet but would provide some relief to the industry. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Top Court in Germany Backs Canada-EU Trade Deal
…Unlike TTIP, however, CETA is looking more likely to be implemented than TTIP, after negotiations regarding TTIP broke down last week. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
NOAA Increases Odds of La Niña
…potentially cooler, stormier winter across the north. NOAA will issue its official winter forecast for the U.S. next Thursday. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Learn more….