…adequate infrastructure and flexibility will lead to severe consequences, such as slowed imports and exports, higher prices, job losses, and economic hardships, particularly in disadvantaged rural communities. The letter specifically…
Fertilizer Research Act to Analyze Drivers of High Costs
…fertilizer prices. With increasing costs of fertilizer over the past few years it has been a growing concern for farmers. That has prompted lawmakers to push for more government scrutiny…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 12-14-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes this week’s Almond Update, and some good news about food prices. Tune in…
Lawmakers Discuss Pesticide Regulations
…current and future pesticides,” he said. “It will threaten crops, grower incomes, conservation practices, public health, vital infrastructure, and ultimately raise food prices for families amidst record high inflation.” Newhouse…
Farm Bill, Specialty Crops Discussed During House Ag Member Day
…“Regarding market prices, I encourage the committee to address failing market prices due to seasonal inputs. Many farmers are forced to compete with foreign subsidized imports, causing a large decrease…
Almond Matters: Putting Dormancy Programs into Action
…stay clean” philosophy. Burkdoll recognizes the economic pressures on growers, with lower crop prices, increased costs of crop protection materials, rising labor expenses, and expensive diesel fuel. However, he underscores…
Tight Supply of Christmas Trees
…said. “Too many trees had been planted for the demand that existed. And growers were selling at below break even prices.” So, they cut plantings of new trees, and that…
Potential Impact to Fertilizer Markets by Middle East Conflict
…oil products and hydrocarbon products that we think of, but all of the fertilizer and fertilizer-related raw material products that come out of the Middle East now,” Jung explained. “It…
Jury Rules that Egg Producers Conspired to Fix Prices
…found that several of the country’s major egg producers conspired to limit America’s supply of eggs in order to raise prices in a case that began in a federal lawsuit…
Four Out of Five Americans Plan to Have A Thanksgiving Meal
…respondents intend to partake in a Thanksgiving meal, with 37 percent hosting, 43 percent attending, and five percent opting to eat out. Turkey prices are expected to be higher for…
Thanksgiving Meal Costs Down
…has more coming up on This Land of Ours. Are you still doing your Thanksgiving meal shopping? If so, you may be pleased to find that prices are a little…
More Than $653 Million in Port Investments Being Made
…chains faced challenges during the pandemic, leading to inflationary prices and delays. The Administration, in collaboration with port workers, has successfully reduced the number of container ships waiting at U.S….
Grower Participation Requested for Citrus Life Cycle Survey
…fertilizer applications. This analysis spans the years 2021 to 2023, addressing questions raised by major retailers about the sustainability efforts of the California citrus industry. Results of the survey will…
Organic Fresh Produce Continues Making Gains in Sales and Volume
…in sales and a 1.8 percent rise in volume. Despite ongoing inflationary pressures, both organic and conventional produce witnessed comparatively smaller price hikes. Conventional produce prices per pound rose by…