…and other economic tools. The report was put together by economists with the Agricultural Impact Associates and employees with the Imperial County Agriculture Commissioner’s Office. Last year’s Crop Report determined…
November 2017 Pork Exports Set Value Record
Pork exports in November of last year set the highest-ever monthly value record, while beef export value took another step toward a likely full-year value record. November pork exports totaled…
Early Bird Registration Deadline Approaching for 94th Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum
…for the 94th Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum AOF program. Register at USDA 2018 Agricultural Outlook Forum (AOF) Registration. The forum offers discounted room block rates through Monday, January 29, 2018….
Livestock Outlook Positive for 2018
Last year ended on a good note, with the outlook generally positive for livestock and poultry in 2018. That forecast came from James Robb, director and senior agricultural economist with…
Farmers Are Becoming Less Optimistic About the Future
…based on monthly survey responses provided by 400 agricultural producers from across the U.S. December’s barometer value was the lowest reading since March and the second-lowest reading of 2017 (Figure…
U.S. Crop Prices Forecast to Remain Stable
U.S. grain prices and demand for grain products will likely not change much, if at all. That forecast comes from Dr. Keith Coble, the Agricultural and Economics Department head at…
Kansas Senator Says Keep Pressure on Administration to Finish NAFTA
…ranchers earn their living through ag exports and trade,” Moran says, “and I will continue to insist the administration remembers the importance that agricultural trade plays in the economy.” Moran…
Farm Bureau Re-elects President Zippy Duvall
…agricultural and rural economy in the coming year and beyond. Resolutions approved by farmer and rancher delegates from across the nation ran the gamut of issues, from trade to regulatory…
Register for Agricultural Reuse Workshop
…break, there will be a series of panel presentations regarding experiences with using recycled water in agricultural operations. Registration for the Agricultural Reuse Workshop is available through the WE&RF website….
President Trump Addresses American Farm Bureau Federation
…us.” The President offered praise for the “hard work, grit, self-reliance and sheer determination” exhibited by the agricultural industry. “We know our nation was founded by farmers. Our independence was…
Natural Disasters Cost the Ag Industry Over $5 Billion in 2017
…provides $2.6 billion to be used for agricultural expenses related to “crops, trees, bushes, vines, and livestock losses” caused by natural disasters. The cumulative total of agricultural losses from California…
USDA/NIFA Announces Support for Crop Breeding Research
…varieties. Funding is made through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative, which seeks to address challenges in food and agricultural sciences through research, extension, and education opportunities. EAGER is established…
Thatcher Retiring from AFBF
…Thatcher is “recognized as one the of the top agricultural advocates in Washington, echoed by the news media which has voted her one of DC’s top lobbyists 11 years in…
Roberts: Trump Listening to Senate NAFTA Concerns
…the White House, includes securing more equitable trade deals, increasing exports, and ensuring fair treatment of U.S. industries. The meeting featured six Republican Senators, including Missouri’s Roy Blunt, South Dakota’s…