…of Economics and Policy Analysis American Sugar Alliance “We know that rising input costs and inflation are top of mind for our growers right now. High prices for fertilizer, fuel,…
USDA Says Rising Food Prices Could Ease in 2023
…food prices, which is 2.4 percent per year. The 8.5-9.5 percent rise between 2021 and 2022 is the biggest increase in overall food price inflation since 1979 when prices rose…
Seasonal Workers Failing to Meet Labor Need in Meat and Dairy Sectors
…and prices, it should consider expanding temporary work visa programs and implementing other long-term employment-based immigration reforms,” said Lim. “This includes providing a path to citizenship for millions of the…
Week in Review: Pistachio Expectations Decline & Mitigating Red Scale in Citrus
…a proposal to increase tariffs on fertilizer imports from Russia, Trinidad, and Tobago. Citrus producers are working to address California red scale populations, as second-generation crawlers have emerged in the…
Increased Tariffs on Fertilizer Imports Rejected by ITC
…of UAN. Farm groups have expressed appreciation for the ITC’s decision, as fertilizer prices are already causing significant strain on the agriculture industry. “AFBF is pleased the U.S. International Trade…
Removing Barriers to Meet Growing Demand for Food
…“Request for Information on Access to Fertilizer.” AFBF says many factors are combining to create shortages and drive up fertilizer costs. AFBF President Zippy Duvall says America’s farmers are getting…
Initial Pistachio Crop Expectation Comes Down, Could Help Prices
…commodities.” Lowered expectations for the pistachio crop could be beneficial for the industry over time. Prices could continue to remain stable or potentially even improve. While a smaller supply of…
Lawmakers and Industry Groups Call for Farm Labor Solutions
…Attendees of the press conference highlighted the need for urgency in addressing agricultural labor challenges. “Without immigration reform, we know that American consumers will continue to experience higher prices and…
World Food Prices Fall in June
Costs may still feel high, but food prices are falling. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. World food prices fell for a third straight month in June. However,…
Ethanol Industry Hopeful for E15 Win
…looking for anything they can point to as possibly reducing near-record gas prices. The NAFB contributed this story. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Ethanol Industry Hopeful for E15 Win…
USDA to Resurvey Some Planted Acreage
…left to be planted per farmers’ stated intentions.” Nigh says farmers didn’t seem to change planting decisions based on high input prices. “Ahead of the report’s release, much of the…
Almond Matters: Pest Management Considerations at Hull Split
…Burkdoll. The increasing cost of production this year is a significant factor that growers are weighing in their pest management approaches. Prices for fuel and critical crop inputs have risen…
USDA-Cost of a Home-Grilled Cheeseburger up from 2021
…an increase of 11.3 percent compared to the $1.86 it cost to produce the same cheeseburger in 2021. Ground beef prices increased 16.9 percent and accounted for 17 cents of…
Several Reasons Pushing Summer Cookout Costs Higher
…these higher prices. Livestock producers in particular are paying higher prices for feed while their own prices are not that much above last year if they are at all,” he…