Vilsack U.S. Agriculture Secretary Vilsack talks with AgNet West on cheese purchase, extension of dairy MPP As the U.S. Department of Agriculture announces plans to purchase approximately 11 million pounds…
August Dairy Market Report
…$5.76 per hundredweight May–June margin triggered MPP payments at the $6 through $8 coverage levels. Also,exports of cheese, particularly American-type cheese, remain well down from a year ago, contributing to…
Ritchie Bros.’ Largest-Ever Tipton, CA Auction
…more bidders compared to our Tipton auction in August 2015. We usually see our biggest crowds in our February sale as it’s so close to the World Ag Expo, but…
ChemChina / Syngenta Merger
…by numerous regulators around the world and other customary closing conditions. Both companies are working closely with the regulatory agencies involved and discussions remain constructive. The proposed transaction is expected…
John Deere Slowing Tractor, Combine Production
…move comes as the world’s largest maker of farm equipment waits for used inventory levels to decrease at many of its dealerships. The Des Moines Register reports work hours at…
U.S. Panel Clears Syngenta Takeover by ChemChina
…of the world’s largest pesticides maker after the two companies agreed to a deal in February. However, Syngenta did not disclose whether it had made concessions to secure approval. If…
U.S. Beef Gaining Market Share in Japan
Beef exporters from the United States continue to increase market share in Japan as they battle with exporters from Australia. Global Meat News reports shipments of U.S. beef to Japan…
Agri View: Honeybee Rebound
Everett Griner talks about what has caused the increase of honeybee colonies in today’s Agri View. Honeybee Rebound Well, honeybees are on the rebound. An earlier count this spring showed…
Senator Toomey Announces Opposition to TPP
…workers. That’s also why it’s so important to get our trade agreements right. We need balanced agreements that allow consumers to save and producers to grow. We need trade agreements…
Agri View: Advancement of Farming
…Even our most knowledgeable scholars can’t even image that far ahead. It doesn’t really matter does it? That’s Agri View for today, I’m Everett Griner. From: Animal Smart Comparing agriculture…
Almond Update: Raising Money for FFA Scholarships
…notable milestones in 2015 including surpassing 3,500 registrants (including a 40% increase in grower/handler attendance) and 250 exhibitors. As the largest event for almond industry professionals in the world, The…
European Grapevine Moth Eradicated From California
Agricultural officials confirm eradication of grape pest, lift quarantine restrictions Agricultural officials from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), in…
Prospects Good for Record Almond Crop
Harvest is underway for what’s been forecast as a record almond crop, and growers say despite prices having dropped from their peaks a year ago, they see good market prospects…
Higher Wheat Production Pushing Prices Down
U.S. wheat growers are going to be trying to market their products in a world that already has a lot of wheat. Gary Crawford reports. Higher Wheat Production Pushing Prices…