…marketer’s benchmark price for negotiated egg sales of USDA Grade AA and Grade AA in cartons, cents per dozen. This price does not reflect discounts or other contract terms. RANGE…
USDA Announces Funding, Issues Federal Order to Combat PEDv
In response to the significant impact porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDv) and porcine deltacoronavirus (PDCoV) are having on U.S. pork producers, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced…
Future of Precision Agriculture
How can precision agriculture help your farming operation as the technology grows? That’s the topic of today’s report. Sabrina Hill has more. Precision agriculture part 2 Alltech Vice President and…
Time to End Trade Talks with Japan?
…Administration to conclude TPP talks without Japan – unless Tokyo provides significant market access to the U.S. Grassley and 17 other Senators urged U.S. negotiators earlier to insist Japan end…
Weekly Broiler Hatchery Report Released
Released June 4, 2014, by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Agricultural Statistics Board, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Broiler-Type Eggs Set in the United States Up 1 Percent…
Monthly Dairy Products Report
Released June 4, 2014, by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Agricultural Statistics Board, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). April 2014 Highlights Total cheese output (excluding cottage cheese) was…
USDA Announces Programs to Conserve Sensitive Land and Help Beginning Farmers
…USDA will allow producers with general CRP contracts expiring this September to have the option of a one-year contract extension. USDA will also implement the 2014 Farm Bill’s requirement that…
Key Agriculture Componet Added to Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Awards
…habitat in rice fields, pollinator support on farms, and the resolute commitment to conservation demonstrated throughout agriculture. I urge our farmers and ranchers to strongly consider this new category.” More…
Modern Farming and Precision Agriculture
What exactly is precision agriculture and how is it used? Sabrina Hill finds out in today’s Modern Ag Report. Precision agriculture Precision agriculture is such a growing field, that it’s…
Crop Progress for June 4
Sabrina Hill has the weekly crop progress for California, with information provided by the USDA NASS on field crops, fruit, nuts, vegetables, and rangeland conditions. California crops for June 4…
AFBF on Future of Immigration Reform
…reform from the Senate – but there are key elements that must be included for agriculture to be on board. She also says grassroots efforts are critical at this point….
Daily National Broiler Market at-a-Glance
…Market activity for parts is slow to moderate. In production areas, live supplies are moderate at mixed but mostly desirable weights. SOURCE: USDA/AMS Livestock, Poultry, & Grain Market News Division…
Daily National Turkey Market at-a-Glance
…steady to firm on tom drums and tom 2-joint wings, balance steady. Demand light to good, mostly light to moderate. Offerings light. Source: USDA/AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News…
2014 FSA County Committee Elections
…agricultural community and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). County Committee members help deliver FSA farm programs at the local level. The deadline to submit nomination forms to local Service…