…In fiscal year 2015, American farmers and ranchers exported $139.7 billion of food and agricultural goods to consumers worldwide. Exports are responsible for 20 percent of U.S. farm income, also…
Top Crop Reports Show Decrease
…were down 6.55 percent, to a gross production value of $6.6 billion. Almonds continue to be the top commodity in Fresno County, with more than 18 percent of the crop…
Soybean Use Exceeded USDA Expectations
…that soybean consumption has exceeded the USDA’s August projection due to a strong pace of overseas exports. USDA predicted marketing year exports at 1.88 billion bushels. Good says based on…
Economic Analysis of the 2016 CA Drought for Ag
…Department of Food and Agriculture. 2016 Study Downloads Executive Summary (<1Mb, Posted August, 15, 2016) Main Report (<1Mb, Posted August, 15, 2016) Appendix Set (23 Mb, Posted August 15, 2016)…
Wheat Industry Applauds End to Japan’s Wheat Import Suspension
Wheat industry groups welcomed Japan’s announcement to end the temporary ban of U.S. white wheat exports. Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture announced imports resumed Thursday, with the purchase of 58,000 metric…
USDEC, NMPF Laud Senators for Urging Investigation
…reports that through these types of programs, Canada is moving to target New York and Wisconsin exports of ultrafiltered milk,” the letter continues. “Companies from our states inform us that…
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
…Retailers – Cyclical Challenges Ahead” is available on CoBank’s YouTube page. The full report is available to media upon request. About CoBank CoBank is a $125 billion cooperative bank serving…
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…
Chicago Tribune Editorial: Pacific Trade good for the Midwest
…competition. The TPP trade agreement represents 40 percent of global gross domestic product and would mean billions of dollars in added exports and farm income for the United States. President…
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…
Breaking Down Belt Pesticide Ban
…such as almonds, walnuts, processing tomatoes, cotton, alfalfa and others. Bayer Industry Relations Lead, Lee Hall, explains what led up to the EPA’s changed decision. “We got the registration in…
Western View: Just What is Ag Big Data
…recommend. For more information go to fb.org and take a look at the Farm Bureau Big Data Resources page. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West….