…are “consistent generational differences in meat consumption,” finding each expenditure trend for white and red meat decreases with each younger generation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Index Shows Farmer Optimism Increasing
…score of 44 in November 2016. Their expectation score is 123, up three from August and down four from a year ago, or essentially flat year-on-year. From the National Association…
2018 Crop Prices Outlook
…from the highs seen in 2014 and the subsequent supply response. Meanwhile, livestock production levels are expected to increase in 2018. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
KORUS Talks Set for Washington This Week
…third largest importer of U.S. corn during the latest marketing year, and is currently the fifth largest U.S. agricultural export market. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
America Has Plenty of Apples This Winter
Although U.S. production won’t approach record volume, American apple suppliers have plenty to sell in 2018. The U.S. Department of Agriculture projected a national apple volume of 248.7 million bushels….
Downward Pressure Expected on 2018 Cash Rents
…in their rental rates this coming year might be an indication that the bottom in cash rental rates may be near.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USGC Report Says U.S. Corn Harvest Quality was Excellent
The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) issued a report on this year’s corn harvest quality, saying a good growing season resulted in record yields that had very good quality. The report…
Agrium/Potash Corp. Merger Closing on New Year’s Day
…resource company in Canada, with its headquarters based in Saskatoon. It’s projected to generate about $500 million in annual operating synergies. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Orange Juice Stuck in a Rut
…it’s been at in the past 73 years. Surging imports from Mexico and Brazil are making up for the domestic shortfall. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USMEF Concerned About Mexican Beef Grading System
…government wants to make mandatory, to stay voluntary and for the government to remove the English grade names from their program. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Brazil Beef Exports Returning to the U.S. in 2018
…the world. The bullish projections are based, in part, on the U.S. lifting its ban next year, as Brazil is expecting. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA: Global Food Insecurity Has Improved Significantly
…developing countries around the world dropped from 23 percent to 12 percent between 1995 and 2015. The International Food Security Assessment finds that undernourishment has more than halved from 1995…
Purdue Releases 2018 Ag Economic Sector Forecasts
…with more soybean acres next year, futures markets are suggesting a 2018 price that’s 30 to 40 cents higher than 2017. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Investment Firms Once Again Purchasing Farmland
…market in the U.S. Farmers or their families own or control 61 percent of the 91 million acres in U.S. farms. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….