…of the year. This ensures a steady supply of catfish at an affordable price. These plants are regularly inspected by the U.S. Department of Commerce (USDC) and are certified by…
American Pistachio Growers Visit China
…competition in China is Iranian product, which at times is lower in price for a variety of reasons, one being that we have very strict food safety standards in the…
U.S. Cotton Sector Facing Difficult Economic Conditions
…U.S. cotton acreage in more than 30 years, the smallest exports in 15 years, and cotton prices at their lowest level since the 2009 recession, economic pressure is mounting,” Stephens…
Pistachio Production Lowest Since 2008
…year of a zero federal water allocation in areas such as Terra Bella, and that increased the purchase price for water—if any could be found. In addition, the warm winter…
NCBA on WTO COOL Tariffs
…in the closure of several U.S. feedlots and packing facilities and it has had no effect on the price or demand for U.S. beef,” said Ellis. “The House voted in…
Climate Change Report – USDA
…is likely to diminish continued progress on global food security through production disruption that lead to constraints on local availability and price increases, interrupted transport conduits, and diminished food safety,…
Agri View: Breakfast Cost
…a hard year. The price of eggs has been going up since that outbreak of Avian Flu. Everett Griner talks about breakfast costing more in today’s Agri View. Breakfast Cost…
Pacific Region Field Crop Review
…individual buyers. There was insufficient sales to establish a monthly price for upland cotton lint. U.S. PRICES RECEIVED INDEX The September Prices Received Index (Agricultural Production), at 98, decreased 3.9…
Calif. Nets Nearly $700,000 in USDA Farm-to-School Grants
…year, grants will serve more than 5,211 schools and 2.9 million students, nearly 40 percent of whom are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Farm to School programs help support…
Car Insurance-Part 2
…price. Cathy Isom continues her series on car insurance telling us to know our coverage when it comes to auto insurance. When shopping around for the best auto insurance, one…
Thanksgiving Dinner Up
…for consistent price comparisons. Item 2014 Price 2015 Price Difference Misc. ingredients 3.48 3.18 -.30 Sweet potatoes, 3 lbs. 3.56 3.57 +.01 Whipping cream, 1/2 pint 2.00 1.94 -.06 Milk,…
Trans-Pacific Partnership and Japan
…a specified threshold, with the intention of bringing the price of Japan’s pork imports up to the higher domestic price. Because Japan is highly protective of its pork industry, in…
U.S. Rice Growers Have Less to Sell, but Prices May Be Higher
…sheet forecast for U.S. rice this season has a minus sign in front of it, except the price. U.S. Rice Growers Have Less to Sell, but Prices May Be Higher…
A Smaller U.S. Cotton Crop Than Expected, but Same Old Price Forecast
…some changes in the forecasts for U.S. cotton production, but will those changes affect prices? Gary Crawford reports. A Smaller U.S. Cotton Crop Than Expected, but Same Old Price Forecast…