What improvements in drought coverage for U.S. crop and commodity production areas were noted in the final U.S. Drought Monitor to cover 2024? Rod Bain reports. Crop / Commodity Drought…
Caution Urged After First Human Death from H5N1
…avian influenza could result in devastating flock losses and costly quarantines if not managed swiftly. Consequently, extension agents and veterinarians across the state are ramping up efforts to educate farmers…
Act Provides $9.8 Billion in Ag Relief, Texas to Benefit the Most
…covered crops. These payments are intended to offset part of the economic loss producers are facing, given the recent drop in crop prices and continuing high production costs. Analysis by…
December Drought Areas
…drought coverage is reported for the period ending December 31. December Drought Areas Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November…
Producer Weighs in on USDA H5N1 Monitoring Program
…profitability. “Whether a producer ships to a local cheese plant or one exporting to Mexico, everyone’s milk price is tied to global demand,” he said. “If USDA’s program can help…
Almond Update: Mastering Orchard Spraying
…whether an application is successful. Drift management and water quality add further considerations. Larger droplets can help minimize drift, but this must be balanced against the need for effective coverage….
Potential Port Work Stoppage Threatens U.S. Agricultural Exports
…it would be a loss in excess of $100 million just on beef and pork exports,” Halstrom noted. Beyond the immediate costs, U.S. exporters worry that another work stoppage could…
Higher Retail Egg Price Forecasts for 2025
DepositPhotos image Will egg prices decline in 2025? Gary Crawford looks into it. Higher Retail Egg Price Forecasts for 2025 Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…
Red Meat Exports Beat Expectations for 2024
…used to get was, ‘Well, when’s the price going to go down?’” he says. “What we’re getting now is not that question so much, but the question is, ‘When will…
Plenty Ag is Closing its Compton, California Facility
…company said that Plenty’s future isn’t growing strawberries because they fill the supply gap, provide a locally grown product with peak season flavor year-round, and command a premium price. They…
Natural Disaster Costs to California Agriculture
…losses being drought. Drought alone accounts for more than half of the losses, averaging $1.8 billion a year. The financial impact of drought underscores its threat to farmers, particularly in…
Congress Advances Farm Bill Extension and Aid Package
…in coverage. Call to Action Agricultural advocates are urging stakeholders to make their voices heard. The NFU continues to rally its members, encouraging them to contact their representatives and urge…
Commodity Groups Advocate for Economic Assistance Amid Farm Bill Delays
…soybean, and dairy producers highlighted significant revenue losses, prompting targeted financial assistance. While some sectors have rebounded, others continue to struggle with volatile market conditions and global trade disruptions. The…
World Rice Balance Sheets Update
…in medium short exports primarily to Japan and South Korea. We made no change in our season average price forecast.” I’m Lorrie Boyer reporting for AgNet West. Sponsored Content Let’s…