…war in Ukraine. “Over the last several years, I have traveled to more than 40 states and have heard firsthand from our farmers on issues related to labor, fuel, fertilizer,…
Surprisingly Low Winegrape Crush Numbers for 2022
…ground currently would still be four million tons,” said Bitter. HIGHER PRICES WITH LOW CRUSH NUMBERS The continued lower-than-average numbers come as a result of adverse weather events. Ongoing drought…
Consumers Expect to Pay More for Groceries
…this year. Progressive Grocer reports the 2023 KPMG Winter Consumer Pulse Survey shows consumers anticipate increased prices but are looking for ways to save money. The survey shows consumers expect…
Price of Chicken Wings Easing in Time for the Big Games
…demand led to a historic runup in wholesale and retail prices. Courtesy USDA/ERS Wholesale chicken wing prices reached a peak of $3.25 per pound in late May 2021, but retail…
Lawmakers Call for More Action in Addressing Avian Flu Outbreak
…that the outbreak is having on egg prices. USDA information shows that the average prices consumers are paying for eggs is down 40 percent from December 2022. However, retail prices…
Wings on the Menu for the Big Game
…says National Chicken Council spokesperson Tom Super: “The two main reasons are more favorable prices and more people getting back to normal and gathering for the Big Game, whether at…
Farm Group Wants Investigation into Egg Prices
…to look into the high prices of eggs and possible price gouging. Farm Action is a farmer-led advocacy organization that sent a letter to FTC Chair Lina Khan to share…
Last Year was the Best Yet for One California Avocado Grower
…terms of production at record high prices, this was our lowest lemon year of production in a number of years, at very low prices. So, it evens out in the…
Tempered Expectations for Cotton Plantings Despite Improved Water Outlook
…prices moving forward. Isom noted that prices for Pima have not dropped, but there is still some mild concern “There’s not a lot of Pima moving. It’s kind of flattened…
Grocery Merger Raises Red Flags for Produce Groups
…Association. The groups point out that the buying power of a new combined entity would have far too much influence over prices, as Albertsons and Kroger combine for more than…
Potential for Continued Drought Impacts Despite Flood Emergency
…have ag fertilizer suppliers and input suppliers. We have truckers. We have all of these businesses that don’t have crop insurance and have significantly reduced their economic activity,” Johnson explained….
USDA Providing Additional Farmer Support Through a Variety of Programs
…approach to emergency assistance, by lowering input costs through investments in domestic fertilizer production, and by promoting competition in agricultural markets.” The Fertilizer Production Expansion Program is one of the…
Food Prices Drop in December BUT …..
…decline. The December drop was driven by a steep decline in the international vegetable oil price and declining cereal and meat prices. However, that was counterbalanced by rising prices in…
U.S. Beef Exports to East Asia on a Record Pace
…on a value basis from last year’s exports worth $5.4 billion. “On a volume basis, the exports were up 6.4 percent,” the report says. “Despite surging food prices in recent…