…the Mississippi River and across truck and rail networks are at stake, including those involved in the shipment of agricultural products. Barges loaded with grain shipped along the Mississippi River…
Snow Survey Significantly Below Average
…spanning the western United States has consistently been prohibiting ARs from getting to California this winter. The state still has a chance for significant rainfall and snow this winter if…
Marijuana Operation Seeks Farm Status in Washington State
…be considered an agricultural activity because it is still covered by the state’s controlled substances act and is not taxed like an agricultural product. From the National Association of Farm…
Report Shows 2014-15 HPAI Impact
…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
As firefighters in Southern California worked to achieve full containment on the Thomas Fire, agricultural officials in Ventura County issued their first estimate of damage to crops and farm structures,…
America Has Plenty of Apples This Winter
…York Apple Association, says, “Overall, the crop ended up really good. We did have a few pockets of hail we were concerned about but the crop sized up beautifully.” From…
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….
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….
Agri View: Another Invasive Plant
…and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, Invasive Plant Management Section. Video editor/videographer – Phil Chiocchio The following additional information is provided by University of Florida/Institute of Food & Agricultural…