…three years, colony loss has been more or the the same as our winter loss, which is a huge surprise.” The continued loss is concerning. According to vanEngelsdorp, this means…
Agri View: Turkey History
…over seven million. The turkey almost faced extension back in the 1930’s due to loss of habitat and over-hunting. It was the 1950’s when conservation groups began to restore the…
Orchard Owner Suing Monsanto over Dicamba Drift
…than 30,000 peach trees this year to alleged dicamba drift and another 7,000 trees last year, resulting in a $1.5 million gross loss of sales. Bader (Bay-der) Farms from Southeast…
Farm Credit System Reports Increasing Stress
…commodity prices that’ll remain low thanks to record or near-record production in corn, soybeans, and wheat. All of these factors are also putting downward pressure on farmland prices. High production…
USDA WASDE Report at a Glance
…Broiler prices are raised for 2016 and 2017 on recent price strength. Turkey prices are lowered in 2016 and 2017 on weaker-than-expected demand. For 2016, egg prices are lowered reflecting…
Agri View: Weather Disasters
…been the worst year but crop loss is crop loss no matter when or how severe. The summer long drought across the northeastern region didn’t affect any major crops but…
Citrus Crop Forecast has No Changes
…at 12 noon Eastern/9 a.m. Pacific time. You will be able to hear the January crop forecast here on AgNet West. THANK YOU to our Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors!…
Food Price Index Down Slightly
…Cereal grains, vegetable oils, and dairy prices all increased for the month. Meat prices remained relatively unchanged from October. Dairy prices across the globe increased near two percent on rising…
Agri View: Corn Affecting Meat Prices
Everett Griner talks about why lower meat prices are forecast in today’s Agri View. Corn Affecting Meat Prices The more you produce of anything, the less it is worth. With…
Agri View: Smart Shoppers
…price. With a few it’s brands and labels. If you’re one of the “best price” group, the federally funded Women’s, Infant’s and Children’s program, known as WIC, would be a…
Market Rallies Lifting Farmers Spirits
…prices for corn and especially soybeans this fall. Importantly, the price rally included not just nearby futures contracts, but extended to prices for both the 2017 and, to a lesser…
USDA Surveying Sheep Operations
…are published in the Sheep and Goats report in January. Goat inventory by type, breeding and market goats, mohair production, and mohair price and value are published. Death loss estimates…
Survey Shows Little Assistance from Farm Bill Dairy Program
…once again drop to loss levels.” Beyond just low prices, farmers also noted the challenge posed by volatile prices – wild jumps and dips in milk prices that make it…
Agri View: Plastic Challenge
…now the problem is to create these products in a more affordable price range. This effort will require an unspecified time but it is going to happen sooner or later….