…in the Farm Bill, such as crop insurance and Title 1 programs, which protect farmers in times like this. With stagnant markets, many producers aren’t able to cover their cost…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Farm Income Forecasts
…by farmers. Just last week, farm exports for 2016 were revised up to one of the highest levels on record, demonstrating that U.S. farmers and ranchers continue to beat expectations….
USDA Quarterly Export Forecast Shows Higher Numbers
…U.S. beef exports have recovered. U.S. beef exports are expected to reach $5.3 billion in 2017, well above the $1.5 billion exported in FY 2004. This progress is due to…
Co-ops and Ag Retailers Face Economic Challenges
…vital industries across rural America. The bank provides loans, leases, export financing and other financial services to agribusinesses and rural power, water and communications providers in all 50 states. The…
New USDA Export Forecasts for Cotton
Rob Johansson, USDA Chief Economist, with the new export forecasts for cotton. USDA Export Forecasts…
Algeria Returns to U.S. Corn
…importers in Algeria.” While Algeria is a relatively small market in terms of total U.S. corn exports – and overall exports to the region as a whole are on par…
USDA Ups 2016 Export Forecast and Projects Growth in 2017 Exports
2017 U.S. agricultural exports could show their first yearly increase since 2013. 2017 Exports…
Comments Reopened on Import of Lemons from Chile
…of overlapping safeguarding measures, including steps taken in growing areas, packing houses, export locations, and at the port of entry, that effectively minimize the risk of a plant pest, or…
Farm, Dairy Groups Praise USDA Surplus Cheese Purchases
…valued at $20 million, should reduce some downward pressure on dairy markets as dairy producer’s revenues have dropped 35 percent over the past two years. Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall…
Poll Shows Support for TPP
…percent said they would be more likely to support TPP if they knew it would provide new markets overseas for U.S. farm products. The American Farm Bureau Federation says the…
USDA to Purchase Surplus Cheese, Continue to Assist Dairy Producers
…MPP-Dairy, the largest payment since the program began in 2014. “By supporting a strong farm safety net, expanding credit options and growing domestic and foreign markets, USDA is committed to…
August Dairy Market Report
…markets, particularly from the European Union and New Zealand, as well as persistent large gaps between domestic and world prices, continued to take a toll on U.S. cheese exports during…
Resistance Still Focus for Spinach Varieties
…have a market out there and certain growers in certain markets have different demands. As a breeding company, it’s important for us to be in as many markets as possible.”…
Poll: Support for TPP
…closer to reality. “Most Americans support free trade,” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said, “and most farmers do, too. Exports account for almost a quarter of American farm…