…looking at higher beef prices continuing in their local meat cases. Due to high feed prices and severe drought, ranchers were forced to reduce their cattle herds. Grain prices have…
Almond Update: ABC Board of Directors Begins Its New Term
…But the pain is still there and it’s not going to go away until we get better pricing, until oil prices continue to drop, until freight rates continue to drop,…
Food Prices Post Biggest Drop Since 2008
Food prices continue to drop. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Global food prices fell by the biggest amount since 2008 due to easing concerns over the supplies…
Delicate Balance of International Trade and Markets
…rising prices earlier this year and worries about food crisis and famine in many parts of the world that have relied on the imports of grain from [Ukraine] demonstrates the…
Discussion on Higher Input Costs
…transparency issues, increasing regulatory burdens, and explosive increase in the cost of things like fertilizer and fuel the inputs that we need to produce food,” she said. She commented on…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 08-03-22
…edition of the Western Fertilizer Handbook, and the California crop progress report for the week ending July 31. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
Sugar Alliance Meeting Underway
…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…