…research and applied agricultural research on specialty crops, livestock, and agricultural commodities specific to local geographies and production environments. Read the entire report at the NIFA website. NIFA invests in…
Milk Production Drops, Costs Rise from 2014
…& Management $1.52 Marketing $0.56 Operating $2.93 Labor $1.70 Replacements $2.12 Statewide Cost Comparison Summary Feed $10.46 cow hay and grain commodities. In 2015, alfalfa hay fed averaged $278 per…
Kern County’s Farm Day in the City This Week
…machinery, livestock and commodities as well as demonstrations on ag-specific issues of water, safety and pesticide use. Local farmers, agri-business representatives and high school FFA students volunteer their time to…
Trump Budget Would Cut USDA Funding by 21 Percent
…said it would eliminate the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education program, which donates U.S. agricultural commodities to food-deficit countries. The cuts to USDA are drawing bipartisan opposition. House Agriculture Committee…
Kansas Senator Calls for Restoration of Trade with Cuba
…agricultural commodities to Cuba, somebody else does.” He says China, Canada and France are filling a void that could be filled by U.S. farmers. The bill, he says, would put…
Global Food Prices Edging Higher
…commodities used in the calculation of the index increased in February. Cereal grain prices increased 2.5 percent from January 2017 levels, while meat prices were up 1.1 percent for the…
January Agriculture Prices Report
…addition to prices, the indexes are influenced by the monthly mix of commodities producers market. Increased monthly movement of corn, soybeans, market eggs, and apples offset the decreased marketing of…
CA Farmers Monitor Storms’ Impact on Crops, Water
…move water to where it can effectively filter underground,” Wenger said. Farm Bureau said farmers of a number of crops and commodities will be assessing the impact from the weekend…
Influence of Income and Prices on Global Dietary Patterns by Country, Age, and Gender
…more likely than that of other commodities to rise, and intake of plant-based food, other than fruit, shows little or no change. Individuals in low-income countries also respond more than…
Kansas Senator Says Wheat, Sorghum Also Key Farm Bill Debate Commodities
Kansas Republican U.S. Senator Jerry Moran(more-ran) says wheat and sorghum need attention in the next farm bill, along with other key commodities including cotton and dairy. Legislators and agriculture groups…
House, Senate Transportation Committees Planning a Busy Year
…transportation priorities include updating the nation’s waterways transportation system, and ensuring viable road and rail transport of agricultural commodities and inputs. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Midweek Valentine’s a Boon for Growers
…be a good holiday,” Kitayama said. “Demand is up for all commodities, all varieties.” Cronquist sensed growers had all they could handle trying to keep up. “Product seems to be…
Ag Producers’ Confidence Surges During January
…commodity prices. Prices for key commodities, including soybeans, cattle and hogs, were increasing during much of the fall. For example, from mid-October to mid-January futures prices for CME February lean…
Trump: Change NAFTA to NAFFTA
…to see NAFTA renegotiated quickly. Mexico is a major foreign market for agricultural commodities. Meanwhile, the U.S. is a key importer of Mexican fruit, vegetables and livestock. From the National…