…their spending on ag export promotion while China and Brazil have tripled their investment. Tom Sleight, U.S. Grains Council CEO, says increasing competition is one reason why organizations that participate…
What the Budget Bill Means for Farmers and Ranchers
…livestock because of wildfires and hurricanes last year. Politico says America’s dairy and cotton producers also have been looking for subsidy increases because of a serious economic downturn. The bill…
Ag Committee Leaders Praise Bipartisan Budget Act
…net for cotton and dairy farmers.” He says they have more work to do on behalf of America’s farmers during the development of the 2018 farm bill. From the National…
NCC Survey Suggests U.S. Producers to Plant 13.1 Million Acres of Cotton in 2018
U.S. cotton producers intend to plant 13.1 million cotton acres this spring, up 3.7 percent from 2017, according to the National Cotton Council 37th Annual Early Season Planting Intentions Survey….
California Federal Milk Marketing Order Delayed Again
…California Dairy Campaign, and the Milk Producers Council have all expressed disappointment at the extended delay. Dairymen throughout the state who are anxious to join the federal milk marketing order…
Celebrating National Pizza Day
…Land of Ours. In case you’re still trying to figure out what’s for dinner tonight, allow me to offer this suggestion. Today is National Pizza day, celebrated every year on…
USDA February WASDE Report
…price for wheat unchanged at $4.60 per bushel. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. Read the full February 2018 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) Report….
Cruz Hold on Northey Continues
…needed now on a number of issues, including disaster recovery for our farmers in the aftermath of hurricanes, wildfire and drought.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Conaway Wants Farm Bill Movement Next Month
…House version of the bill leaving his committee will include a strong crop insurance component, and he will work to fight off attempts to weaken crop insurance. From the National…
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…
More Depart from Grocery Manufacturers Association
…focus efforts through category specific trade groups. The exits from GMA started when the association and companies disagreed on GMO labeling. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Canada Offering Livestock Producers Tax Relief
…deferral “will help producers manage the impacts of the adverse weather, while focussing on rebuilding their herds in the coming year.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
New Records for U.S. Beef Export Value, Pork Export Volume in 2017
…point from a year ago. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. from USMEF: 2017 was a record-breaking year for U.S. red meat exports, with beef export value…
CME Group Mulling Changes to Corn and Soy Contracts
…prices at delivery points along the Illinois River when the futures contracts are expiring. But, some have not in recent months. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….