…issue, emphasizing that global market conditions, not U.S. actions, affect milk powder prices. NMPF and USDEC appreciate the support from U.S. government officials and are committed to protecting American dairy…
Panel Warns House Agriculture Committee of ‘Perfect Storm’ for Farm Economy
…prices, rising input costs, tightening credit, and natural disasters as major issues. During the Financial Conditions in Farm Country hearing, witnesses urged policymakers to strengthen the farm safety net with…
CBO Says House Farm Bill Cost Will Raise Deficit
…Thompson says the proposed limitations on the $30 billion USDA reserve would save more than enough money to offset the expense of increasing the reference prices that trigger crop subsidy…
CA Prop Causing Nationwide Issues
…USDA economists recently compiled it and put out a report showing that retail prices are up twenty to forty percent for covered pork products in California,” Cook explained. Cook said…
Consequences of No New Farm Bill
…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 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those…
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…