…Prices for many poultry products remained at multi-year lows in 2016, partly due to lingering export weakness related to the outbreak. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Survey Shows Millennials Prefer Fruits, Vegetables
…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
A survey of farmers shows optimism is increasing in the Midwest farm country, despite continued low prices. The latest DTN/The Progressive Farmer Agricultural Confidence Index found increasing optimism, posting an…
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….
Thomas Fire: First Estimate of Agricultural Losses Tops $171 Million
…preliminary estimate of nearly $171.3 million in agricultural losses in Ventura County from the Thomas Fire includes $25 million in lost farm machinery and equipment. Photo/John Krist Ventura County farmers…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-02-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. Today we talked with Tulare County Agriculture Commissioner Marilyn Kinoshita about the emergency Asian citrus psyllid…
America Has Plenty of Apples This Winter
…up really good. We did have a few pockets of hail we were concerned about but the crop sized up beautifully.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
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
…for aflatoxins, which is 20 parts per billion. 100 percent of the samples tested below the FDA-mandated advisory level for vomitoxins. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-01-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman….
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….
Farm City Newsday Friday, 12-29-17
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill….
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….