Global food prices declined in July, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. The Monthly Food Price Index averaged 168.8 points in July 2018, down 6.5…
Grains Exports on Track to Set New Record
…as a reminder of the resiliency” of U.S. exports and of the quality and price competitiveness of U.S. coarse grains and co-products. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Senate Approves Ag Appropriations Bill
…his Agriculture Risk Coverage pilot program to allow for an alternate calculation method for crop payments when National Agricultural Statistics Service data is insufficient. The bill also increases funding for…
BASF Closes Acquisition of Businesses and Assets from Bayer
…agreements in October 2017 and April 2018 to acquire the businesses and assets Bayer offered to divest to allow approval of its acquisition of Monsanto, for an all-cash purchase price…
Agri View: Farm Share Continues to Decline
….15. In officials records this is known as the Farm Share. Not everything, just the food. Now, this a statistic measured by the Producer Price Index for Farm Products. You…
Agri View: Meat Production Outlook for 2019
…prices, and conditions. Even turkey production is expected to rise as the price level slowly goes up. You can see it is based mostly on price, and markets. What the…
USDA Opens Election Period for Seed Cotton Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that seed cotton producers, who want to participate in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2018…
Celebrating National Scotch Day
…moderation of course, including weight loss, reducing stress, controlling diabetes, preventing heart disease, reducing the risk of cancer, as well as giving your memory a needed boost. A single serving…
Study: Farmers Will Buy Less Crop Insurance if it Costs More
…demand is clearly responsive to price. That’s been proven by a rise in participation following Congressional actions over the years to provide premium support instead of ad hoc disaster payments….
Livestock Groups Highlight Misuse of Environmental Laws
…is now an unavoidable obstacle for ranchers seeking to put conservation benefits on the ground. A major example in the sheep industry is the loss of grazing over conflicts with…
Groups Comment on Farmer Aid Package
…better trade deals and greater market access. And, we appreciate that he has recognized our loss in exports and lower prices and provided some immediate relief. However, producers cannot weather…
Farmers Express Frustration Over Trump Trade Tactics
…out that soybeans have lost 20 percent of their value since May. He says, “If sales have to be made at these price levels, this will show up as a…
California Water Board Central Valley Plan Bad for Farmers/Consumers
…to benefit the fish at the price of the people. The fate of thousands of California farmers and hundreds of California towns are in the hands of these 5 political…
Perdue: Tariffs not the Ultimate Answer
…you. It’s a little bit like a weight loss program. It’s painful when you’re going through, but we think there’s going to be better days ahead.” The comments came the…