…reports beef and pork exports continued their positive growth in April, increasing by double digits in volume, according to USDA statistics. The April total pork exports rose 11 percent over…
Weekly Cotton Market Review
…designated markets averaged 79.87 cents per pound for the week ended Thursday, June 5, 2014. The weekly average was up from 79.21 cents last week, and up from 78.70 cents…
Organizations Confirm Support for Biotech Wheat
…to assure supplies of non-biotech wheat within reasonable commercial tolerances to markets that require it.” The U.S. organizations signing onto the statement include: • American Farm Bureau Federation • National…
USDA Announces Programs to Conserve Sensitive Land and Help Beginning Farmers
…establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America. For more…
Records for U.S. Ag Exports
Crawford U.S. agricultural products are being shipped to other nations at a record setting pace. Gary Crawford has more. Export Prospects Getting Brighter…
Crop Progress for June 4
…garlic and other vegetables for farmer’s markets and planted processing tomatoes. In Stanislaus County, growers harvested radishes, onions, garlic, peppers, and other vegetables for farmer’s markets. The early plantings of…
New Potential Growth Market for U.S. Meat
Where is the next next potential growth market for U.S. red meat? Joe Schuele with the U.S. Meat Export Federation tells us about a new initiative. US Meat Exports Emerging…
Daily National Turkey Market at-a-Glance
…mechanically separated turkey market is steady. Demand moderate. Offerings light to moderate. Trading slow. EXPORT MARKET HIGHLIGHTS No trading reported. The market is steady to firm on tom drums and…
USDA Awarding $6 Million to Prepare Farmers for New Farm Bill Programs
…risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities…
Agribusiness Export Training Seminars
…initiative offering several training opportunities targeted toward select business demographics with varying levels of export experience. This seminar, Exporting in a Global Market , will explain the benefits of exporting…
USDA Launches New Resources at ChooseMyPlate.gov to Help Cost-Conscious Consumers Make Healthier Food Choices
…on the table. Through programs such as the Healthy Incentives Pilot and grants to increase access to SNAP at farmers markets, SNAP provides low-income families with expanded access to healthy…
National Turkey Market-at-a-Glance
…mostly light. The mechanically separated turkey market is steady. Demand mostly moderate. Offerings light. Trading slow. EXPORT MARKET HIGHLIGHTS Trading slow. The market is generally steady with some buyer resistance…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Highlights Recent Trade Breakthroughs with Mexico
…existing supply chains, adding to the economic strength of U.S. and Mexican agriculture. USDA is continuing to help America’s farmers and ranchers reach new markets and increase agricultural exports. In…
Export Pork Buyers Attempting to Secure Product
With the record high hog prices – certain international customers have been attempting to secure product. Pork Checkoff assistant vice president of international marketing Becca Hendricks explains more. Pork Buyers…