…for all farmers. Plus, the fixed statutory reference prices that were set in 2014 don’t account for unforeseen market forces like the inflation levels of recent years. Also, by delaying…
2025 Food Price Forecast
What will food prices hold for next year? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Daviles/DepositPhotos image The Agriculture Department is out with its first food price…
On Farm Conservation Efforts to Be Measured by USDA
…representatives will collect data on production practices, chemical and fertilizer use, pest management, and conservation installations. All information gathered will be used for statistical purposes only, ensuring respondents’ privacy. The…
Some Good News in Food Price Forecast
…5% increase in prices that we saw for groceries in 2023.” USDA economist Megan Schweitzer told us even though we are only a bit more than halfway through this year…
House Ag Takes Close Look at Dropping Ag Income
…input costs and lower commodity prices, farmers and ranchers have worked through the liquidity and working capital they build up over the past few years at a more rapid pace…
Almond Update: Prioritizing Nutrient Efficiency for Long-Term Success
…that rather than simply adding more fertilizer, it is essential to address underlying issues that might be tying up nutrients in the soil. Economic pressures in the almond industry have…
Despite Low Demand, Fertilizer Prices Remain High
Image by singkham/DepositPhotos image Fertilizer prices remain higher despite agriculture being past the high-demand spring season. Josh Linville of StoneX told Agweb.com that multiple global factors are the reason prices have…
Good News about Food Prices
Image by Vadymvdrobot/DepositPhotos image There’s more good news on the food price front. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sponsored Content Beef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth…
New Federal Milk Marketing Order Recommendations Released
…pricing formulas and factors, including changes to milk composition factors, removal of 500-pound barrel cheddar cheese prices from surveys, updates to Class III and IV formula factors, and the establishment…
Food Prices May Be Going Down
We may be seeing a little relief in grocery prices. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Woman stands making purchases in the supermarket. Image by bodnarphoto/DepositPhotos USDA has…
Several Factors Contributing to Decreased Agricultural Trade Values
…these crops has decreased, partly because of high labor costs and urban encroachment. The strong U.S. dollar and falling commodity prices have also hurt exports, making U.S. products less competitive…
Wide Range of Beef Prices
There’s a wide range of beef prices for holiday grilling. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Fresh raw red meat at the butcher shop. Image by Wirestock/DepositPhotos If…
Funding Available for Composting Projects
Funds available for composting projects. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Compost and composted soil as a composting pile of rotting food scraps turning into organic fertilizer. Image…
Summer Cookout Prices Up This Year
…record high prices. “The largest price increases in the survey were for ground beef, which was up 11 percent, and lemonade, which was up 12 percent. The good news here…