…Geoff Vanden Heuvel looked into the economics of how the federal order compares to the previous state system. Looking at 40 months of data, comparing state and federal “All-Milk” prices,…
Farm Workforce Modernization Act: ‘No One Can Afford to Wait Any Longer’
…now the norm rather than the exception. A lack of skilled farm labor causes a ripple effect in the supply chain, resulting in fewer options and higher prices,” IFPA CEO…
Heatwave Causes Concern for Later Season Pumpkins
…outlets is underway in preparation for Halloween promotions. Van Groningen noted that would likely try to “reset” the vines by adding more fertilizer to hopefully induce more growth of the…
August Consumer Price Index Increases
A slight increase in consumer prices. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Consumer Price Index increased 0.1 percent in August on a seasonally adjusted basis after being…
Ag Groups Raise Concern Over Damage A Railroad Strike Would Have
…fertilizer. Fertilizer markets have been facing significant challenges over the past two years, including issues with transportation. While a stoppage has not happened yet, TFI notes that they are already…
‘Pretty Good Season Overall’ for Watermelon Producers
…said the past three years have been a “big roller coaster.” But conditions this year seem similar to 2020 when demand and prices were strong. “The watermelon season was a…
World Food Prices Continue Falling as Supply Levels Rise
…While consumers will feel some relief, the declines aren’t as sharp as they were in July, when food prices dropped the most since 2008. Food prices do remain higher than…
USDA Releases Updated Trade Projections for 2022-23
…trade disruptions, above-target inflation rates, and rising energy prices. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. USDA Releases Updated Trade Projections for 2022-23 Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc….
MSOB: Biological Sector Garnering More Interest from Large Companies
…companies, biologicals, and saying, ‘huh, should we have a company like that in our portfolio?’ Merrigan noted. “In terms of the fertilizer world, you have large synthetic fertilizer companies like…
Fall Propane Supply Outlook
Fuel prices are lowering, but still high in many places. What does that mean for the fall propane supply and price outlook? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours….
Ukraine Shipping More Grain
…normally, that means lower prices for producers. That means less production. And because of the important role Ukraine plays in world markets, I think that means continued tight supplies,” he…
Good Year So Far for California Cotton, ‘Knock on Wood’
…in acreage would have been even more substantial as prices remain strong. At the same time that growers are seeing increased prices, particularly for Pima cotton, input costs have also…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 08-16-22
…the Westen Fertilizer Handbook 10th Edition, and the shift in table grape growing from traditional cultivars to licensed varieties. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
Inflation Hitting Farm Families
…their families,” she said. And not just away from home. “The added cost of diesel fuel has hit our farmers really hard. A 300 percent cost increase in fertilizer. Many…