…Chief Commodities Economist at FC Stone. A Market Watch Dot Com article says bacon no longer takes a back seat to the more prized cuts like pork chops and tenderloins….
Central California Cattle Suffer Under Heatwave
…were lost, but estimates are close to 10,000. The situation was exacerbated by a machinery malfunction slowing the rendering process at Baker Commodities Rendering Plant in Kerman. Carcasses were no…
U.S. Exports to Mexico Stumble
…commodities. The declines also come as U.S. farmers deal with low commodity prices and excess supply that have reduced farm income over the last few years. From the National Association…
Agri View: Talk Continues on Effects of the Wall
…commodities like rice, corn, soybeans, and cotton could fall dramatically. Mexico is the top market for these commodities. Vietnam could supply the Mexico’s rice needs. It could be difficult to…
House Ag Committee Underscores Importance of U.S. International Food Aid and Agricultural Development
…in the form of rice, wheat, and other U.S.-grown commodities. Unlike cash-based assistance, sending commodities overseas through international food aid programs not only benefits recipients but also contributes to jobs…
New Broccoli and Lettuce Cost Studies Released
…Costs to Produce and Harvest Broccoli in the Central Coast – 2017” and other sample costs of production studies for many commodities are available. To download the cost studies, visit…
Rollback of Cuba Policies Will Harm U.S. Agriculture
…end to the Cuba embargo, says any new regulations on exporting agricultural commodities to Cuba could cost $1.5 billion and affect 2,200 U.S. jobs. That’s on top of the estimated…
USFRA Unveils Agriculture in America Sustainability Report at Sustainable Brands Conference
…Sustainability Report identifies how sustainability for various commodities is being defined to inform food companies and other influencers about misperceptions of today’s agricultural practices.” USFRA’s SMART Farm booth (#506) bridges…
American Farm Bureau Looks Forward to NAFTA Renegotiation
…commodities and products raised on U.S. farms and ranches. America’s farmers and ranchers value them as customers and trade partners. We will work to ensure the renegotiation strengthens that critical…
OTA Applauds Organic Research Investment Legislation
…and commodities.” Dr. Silva was involved in a $2 million multistate project awarded in 2009 and headed by Oregon State University to increase the proportion of U.S. organic agriculture by…
USDA Seeks Feedback From California and Nevada Growers
…the NASS Pacific Regional Office. “When growers respond to these surveys, they provide essential information that helps us determine the prospective production and supply of major commodities in the United…
Global Food Prices Fall for Third Consecutive Month
…contrast to the other dairy commodities, butter prices firmed, as expanding domestic demand in Europe and North America reduced export availabilities. » The FAO Meat Price Index averaged 166.6 points…
International Trade and Deforestation: Potential Policy Effects via a Global Economic Model
…diets toward vegetable oils and animal products increase the demand for agricultural commodities. To meet this demand, forestland is frequently converted into crop fields or pasture, especially in developing countries….
Farmers Share of the Food Dollar is Still Low
A Farm Journal report says some consumers may still look at grocery store prices and think farmers are making a lot of money off the commodities they produce. A U.S….