…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…
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
…2016 and production and prices received for wool. The association says accurate data on sheep inventory and production is a significant decision-making tool for USDA and the industry regarding domestic…
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….
More Volatility Ahead for Cattle Markets
…ahead. Cattle producers have recently seen higher prices after a two-year price drop of more than 40 percent. An Ag Web dot com article says 750-800 pound steers brought $125.19…
Winter Vegetable Harvest Gets Early Start
…said. “Prices are OK but business is pretty quiet,” Hirasuna said. “You can have prices be really high, but if there’s not a whole lot of demand and business is…
FTC Says Ethanol Industry Still Competitive
…Trade Commission (FTC). The agency’s annual update concluded: “The exercise of market power to set prices or coordination on price and output levels, is unlikely.” Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today…
Agri View: Hard Work
…a hundred pounds in just one season. Not just milk but cheese, butter, ice cream prices. All have impact on the price farmers receive. And then feed prices can, and…
November Dairy Market Report
Four straight months of rising milk prices and three straight months of falling feed costs have brought some financial relief to U.S. dairy producers from the tough conditions of early…