People around the globe paid a little more for food last month. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. By Postnikov/DepositPhotos image The U.N. Food and Agricultural Organization’s Food…
USDA Awards $83 Million through Fertilizer Production Expansion Program
…benefit everyone.” To date, USDA has invested $251 million in 57 projects across 29 states through FPEP. This initiative responds to the doubling of fertilizer prices between 2021 and 2022,…
Study Details How Another Trade War with China Could Harm California Farmers
…over $2.6 billion in 2023, making China a critical market for the state. During the 2018/19 trade war, retaliatory tariffs led to lower prices and lost opportunities for farmers. For…
‘Slow and Steady Price Increases’ in Global Dairy Report
After several quarters of stagnant milk prices, the dairy industry is expecting a positive margin outlook through the rest of the year, according to the recent global dairy report from…
Food Prices Stabilizing
By bodnarphot/DepositPhotos image Trends say food prices are stabilizing. Rod Bain has more coming up on This Land of Ours. Listen to Rod Bain’s This Land Of Ours program here….
Several States Sue California Over Zero-Emission Vehicle Mandate
…The plaintiffs assert that the California regulations would disrupt the supply chain, increase transport costs, and raise prices by forcing the retirement of internal combustion trucks, and requiring fleets to…
Concerns for Another Proposed Mill Tax Increase
…would increase costs of producing food and further burden families with even higher food prices at the grocery store.” The proposed mill increase comes as California grapples with a significant…
Farmers Making Fewer Changes
…concerns about short-term prospects and long-term finances. Fertilizer remains the primary focus for adjustments despite more moderate prices. Fifty-two percent of growers purchased fertilizer early, marking a decrease of seven…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 05-09-24
…reports. Also, Brian German reports on monitoring geopolitical issues impacting fertilizer prices and availability. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
Farm Bill Frameworks Receiving Significant Industry Support
…net, fairer markets, and better opportunities for the next generation of farmers. The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) has praised the inclusion of industry priorities related to conservation and nutrient stewardship in…
House and Senate Agriculture Committees Release Farm Bill Overview
…the American farmer and viable pathways to funding those commitments,” Thompson explained in a news release. Both proposals aim to adjust reference prices, potentially expand crop insurance, and allow farmers…
USDA Lowers its Forecast for 2024 Food Prices
…Forecast for 2024 Food Prices Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4,…
Vilsack on Budget Priorities
…crop up from time to time. The most recent example [is] fertilizer. We’re now in the process of funding at least forty-two projects that are helping to tamp down the…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…to make it count. Because of increased costs and the decrease in prices for a variety of ag commodities which include wine grapes, walnuts or almonds, they’re really watching their…