Randall Weiseman Recently released government data shows retail beef prices climbed roughly five-percent last year. Higher Beef Prices Here to Stay…
Dairy Demand Rising and Production Set to Increase
Dairy producers reaping the benefits of higher demand, lower feed costs and higher prices. Here is Gary Crawford. Dairy demand rising and production set to increase…
Low Prices Not Necessarily Cause for Ag Sector Pessimism
Prices may be weaker, but one expert says that’s not the full measure of the health of the farm economy. Low Prices Not Necessarily Cause for Pessimism…
Shoppers Will See Moderate Increase in Food Prices This Year
Moderate Increase in Food Prices This YearUSDA’s Gary Crawford with Ricky Volpe tell us several factors are coming together that will bring higher food price inflation this year. Moderate Increase…
USDA Releases a First Look at 2012 Census of Agriculture Results
…typical crop year, and drought had a major impact on U.S. agriculture, affecting crop yields, production and prices. NASS is still reviewing all 2012 Census items to the county level…
Drought influences dairy farmers’ feed plans
Courtesy of Ag Alert by the California Farm Bureau Federation Just as milk prices are improving, fierce competition for hay and limited water supplies to grow other feed crops have…
USDA Report Shows Higher Than Expected Prices
Gary Crawford give the details of this month’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates. Click this link to view the entire report….
California’s Water Shortage Could Idle Hundreds of Thousands of Crop Acres
…lead to higher consumer prices. Experts say it’s too soon to quantify the effect – but it’s worth noting the state produces half the nation’s fruits and vegetables and some…
Corn Growers Thank Senate for Farm Bill Passage
…with fixed reference prices. The ARC will provide a band of coverage for 76 to 86 percent of the benchmark revenue. Among other specific provisions, the bill: Eliminates controversial direct…
NCC Applauds Senate’s Farm Bill Passage, Urges President Obama’s Signature
…reduction in the Adjusted Gross Income eligibility test, effective in 2014. He noted the re-imposition of limitations on marketing loan benefits could disrupt orderly marketing in times of low prices….
House-Senate Negotiators Announce Bipartisan Agreement on Final Farm Bill
…invest in their own risk management by purchasing insurance policies so they are protected in difficult times. Crop insurance also helps protect Americans from spikes in food prices. Without crop…
Final State Water Action Plan Released
…of people out of work, and potentially raise supermarket food prices. “Our severe dry conditions are alarming for California’s agricultural industry,” said California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen…
International Olive Shortage: Potential Boon for California Grower and Processor
…2014 prices will increase more than fifty percent. The Olinda Brand olives are Sevillano (Seh-vee-yah-noh), one of the largest green specialty varieties sometimes called the “Spanish Queen,” and they are…
USDA Video: Normal Food Price Inflation for 2014
Food prices will be going up this year, but a USDA economist says the increase should not be dramatic. The USDA’s Bob Ellison has more….