…increased its forecast for corn exports, while reducing stocks. Exports increased 125 million bushels on price competitiveness with other nations. The season-average corn price received by producers is projected at…
Highlights From the February 2018 Farm Income Forecast
…cotton, fruits/nuts, and vegetables/melons. Direct government farm payments are forecast to decline $2.1 billion (18.6 percent) to $9.3 billion in 2018, reflecting large declines in Agricultural Risk Coverage and Price…
CME Group Mulling Changes to Corn and Soy Contracts
CME Group is mulling potential changes to corn and soybean markets to address concerns the contracts’ prices are not accurately reflecting the underlying U.S. cash grain markets. Reuters reports that…
Farmers National Company Reports Increase in Land Listings, Price
…in listings. Experts say the industry is experiencing a post-harvest bump in land prices in most grain producing areas, meaning that with above average crop yields in most locations, farmer…
Few Moments Wasted as Thousands Make Memories at Cattle Industry Convention
…Beef Checkoff decision-making body include Katie Brenny (Minnesota), Clay Burtrum (Oklahoma), Gary Deering (South Dakota), Bradley Hastings (Texas), Kristin Larson (Montana), Scott McGregor (Iowa), Clark Price (North Dakota) and Buck…
NPPC Statement on Pork. The Other White Meat® Ruling
…member of this group – claimed that the trademarks were sold for an inflated price. NPPC sold the assets, widely regarded as one of the most recognizable marketing brand assets…
CattleFax Predicts Large Supply and Strong Demand in 2018
…corn prices in 2018-19 marketing year with no significant changes anticipated in acreage or demand. Futures corn prices are projected to range from $3.25 to $3.95 per bushel as supplies…
California Avocado Crop Forecast Almost Double 2017 Harvest
…also have taken a serious toll on the region. However, the impact on California avocados was relatively limited. “Many California avocado growers experienced loss, both personal and professional, and our…
USDA Launches MARS
…platform to deliver market price information to the commodities industry. The new web-based platform, Market Analysis and Reporting Services (MARS), uses state-of-the-art technology to present detailed data sets in a…
Dairymen Petition for Emergency Hearing on Pricing
…fateful for dairy producers in the state,” AcMoody noted. There is a precedent for emergency price increases, but nothing is guaranteed. In 2009, Secretary Kawamura issued a price increase for…
Keep Your New Year’s Resolution with Green Juice
…fruits and other added ingredients to give you a much-needed boost of energy, antioxidants, as well as aid in weight loss. There are dozens of recipes to suit your taste…
Agri View: Food Dollars
Everett Griner talks about what we actually are getting for our food dollars in today’s Agri View. You know the major concern of today’s food shopper is price. Quality is…
Ag Broadband Coalition Hails Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act
…and measure existing gaps in coverage, and develop policy recommendations to address that gap. The task force is also charged with developing specific steps the FCC, USDA and other federal…
Perdue Announces USDA’s Farm Bill and Legislative Principles for 2018
…Provide a farm safety net that helps American farmers weather times of economic stress without distorting markets or increasing shallow loss payments. Promote a variety of innovative crop insurance products…