…which will be offset by somewhat higher fed beef production and higher non-fed beef production in the first half of 2018. Pork production is lowered through the first half of…
Dairy Export Market Relies on NAFTA
…$6.7 billion from 2012 through 2016 translates to $23.3 billion in economic output when considering how the exports affect other industries that are linked to dairy production. The dairy exports…
USDA Report Indicates Increased Corn Demand
…based on increased production and exports by Brazil. The price range for soybeans was increased, but the average expected price remains at $9.30 a bushel for the 2017-18 crop year….
Ethanol Industry Workers, Veterans Ask Trump To Support RFS
Plant managers, general managers, and CEOs from 150 biofuel production facilities, including nearly every Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) producer member, sent a letter to President Trump today, urging him to…
Almond Matters: California Weather Increasing Importance of Fungicides
…Valent Field Market Development Representative Tino Lopez said, “being on top of it to control disease is paramount.” The vast amount of agricultural production that takes place in California also…
Agri View: Meat Prices Increasing
…roast, does not begin with the growers profit. It is there. But the true cost is based on where the cost of production begins, and where it ends. You know,…
AEM’s Slater: Trump Tariffs Won’t Help U.S. Manufacturers ‘Win’ Again
…production, the best way would be to invest in our infrastructure system, and focus on further streamlining regulations.” The industry’s reaction was featured by multiple media outlets including the Wall…
USDA Offers Renewal Options for Expiring Conservation Stewardship Contracts
…buffer strips, and pollinator and beneficial insect habitat – all while maintaining active agriculture production on their land. CSP also encourages the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and new management techniques…
New Study: RIN Price Cap for E15 RVP Waiver “Deal” Would Cut Ethanol Consumption and Trounce Corn Prices
…for biofuels; the other is intended to reduce demand. The net result would be an effective cut to the RFS, lower ethanol production, lower corn prices, and higher consumer gasoline…
California Strawberry Commission Website Offers Improved Grower Resources
…is a resource for strawberry growers, or for anyone who wants to learn about strawberry growing and production,” said California Strawberry Commission Communications Director Carolyn O’Donnell. Some of the major…
Paraguay Market Now Open To U.S. Pork
…products. “The U.S. pork industry is very dependent on exports,” said Heimerl. “Last year, were exported nearly 27 percent of our total production, and those exports added more than $53…
USDA Helps Cotton Producers Maintain, Expand Domestic Market
…a Cotton Ginning Cost Share (CGCS) program in order to expand and maintain the domestic marketing of cotton. “America’s cotton producers have now faced four years of financial stress, just…
European Union Will Hit Back Against U.S. Tariffs
…aimed at China, Malmstrom says global overcapacity caused by non-market based production was a problem. However, Malmstrom also says Trump’s response was wrong, adding that this can only be addressed…
Senate Confirms Key USTR Nominees
…of the U.S. cotton industry, the Memphis-based National Cotton Council has a mission of ensuring the ability of all industry segments to compete effectively and profitably in the raw cotton,…