…for starting or increasing sales in these markets. The trip also allows participants to understand the roles that women play in China’s agricultural industry. Hong Kong and Shanghai were picked…
IndexBox Marketing: Orange Market In Crisis
…the volume of processing and volume of concentrated juice supply to the foreign markets. Indeed, global exports of concentrated orange juice have slowed their pace. In 2014, the volume of…
Smelt Plan Calls for More Water Release
…above D-1641 requirements. A variety of methods may be used to augment outflow, including transfers from willing sellers, changes in export or other CVP/SWP Delta operations, and/or storage releases. These…
CA Welcomes Farmers Market Proclamation
…has approximately 700 certified farmers markets and about 2,200 certified producers selling in the markets. A little more than half are year-round. The rest are seasonal. These markets are now…
Strong May Results for U.S. Beef, Pork Exports
Red meat exports from the United States gained momentum in May with shipments of both beef and pork increasing significantly. Data released by the U.S. Meat Export Federation and the…
Ireland Allowed to Ship Beef for Grinding to the U.S.
…U.S. government in January 2015 reopened its borders but limited imports of Irish beef to intact product. The decision allows both sides to approve Irish beef plants to export beef…
Agri View: Money Crops
…crop land, farm cash receipts from this sector account for 13 percent of the total receipts for all agricultural commodities and 7 percent for all crops. Foreign markets serve as…
Military Leaders on Agriculture and National Security
…and global markets. Sound farm policy is, and continues to be, an integral piece of our ability to prevent food insecurity in this country. I want to thank our panel…
Agri View: Direct Marketing
Everett Griner talks about farmers using direct marketing in today’s Agri View. Direct Marketing From: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Farmers Markets and Direct-to-Consumer Marketing Farmers markets are an integral part…
Saudi Arabia Opening to U.S. Beef
Saudi Arabia announced it’s reopening its markets to U.S. beef after a four-year ban that was put in place due to concerns about BSE, or Mad Cow Disease. Pro Farmer’s…
Agri View: Pesticide Use and Losing Ability to Produce
…would soar. With lower production and higher prices, U.S. farmers would be less competitive in global markets for major grains, cotton, and peanuts. U.S. exports of corn, wheat, and soybeans…
Brexit Could Bring Market, Policy Impacts for U.S. Grains
…impact eased quickly, USGC says follow-on effects on exports could be seen from a stronger U.S. dollar. Markets might also face negative impacts from Brexit on the euro area and,…
Opening Markets for Almond Hulls
…markets for the excess hulls. Opening Markets for Almond Hulls Research is going on right now to explore new markets for almond hulls produced in California. The giant almond industry…
Agri View: New Nut Champion
…can sell straight to consumers through farmers’ markets and online websites for retail prices or to accumulators, wholesalers and shellers for wholesale prices. Farmers shelling their pecans prior to selling…