…interest rates and lower commodity prices, according to Farmers National Company. However, the market will likely return to a more normal flow, evidenced by the slowdown of the appreciation rate…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 09-28-23
…Almond Industry Award season, organic strawberries bringing in higher prices, and weed issues in rice and the resistance of watergrass. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 09-27-23
…prices, California peach production upping last year’s numbers, and the governmental shutdown impacts on farmers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…
Egyptian Citrus in the U.S. Would Be ‘Calamity’ for California Growers
…that cheaper fruit coming in, we would expect retailers to be bidding down the price and that would end up being lower prices for growers,” Cranney explained. According to USDA,…
California Peach Crop Surpasses Early Season Expectations
…The increase in production was also accompanied by good prices for growers. Overall, the peach crop was largely without too many pest and disease issues. However, there were several rejections…
Senator Tuberville Pushes for Farm Programs
…And we don’t think the prices have gone up? We’ve lost our mind,” he said. Tuberville warned there would be consequences if those prices weren’t raised. “We’re going to be…
Prices of Retail Eggs Continue to Fall
…at this time, egg prices are down by 18%. I asked USDA economist Matt McLachlan for the reason. Last year we had a large outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 09-14-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show highlights producers falling short of optimizing livestock waste as fertilizer, NPPC president on Proposition…
World Food Prices Lower in August
…the northern hemisphere. International coarse grain prices also declined in August by 3.4 percent. Maize prices fell for the seventh consecutive month, hitting their lowest value since September 2020, underpinned…
Increased Contracted Production Forecasted for Processing Tomato Industry
…but with favorable factors such as record-high tomato prices and ample water availability, contracted acreage experienced substantial growth. Harvest activities got off to a slower start than usual, commencing in…
Worm Farm Conference Dates Set
…been a better time to build or expand a Worm Farming business. The world is craving sustainable waste reduction and highly productive organic growing methods. Prices have never been higher…
Farmland Growth Continues
…about possible recession and commodity prices easing and input prices are still elevated,” he said. “So, I think many of us were thinking, well, for the farmland values maybe this…
Canadian Import Requirements for Romaine Returning This Fall
…reported. Consumers and wholesalers have also experienced issues with higher prices and challenges with sourcing product. USDA indicated that approximately 60 percent of fresh lettuce imported into Canada in Q4…
Fuel Prices Surge as Heat Hits Refinery Output
Gas prices are rising once again. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Evergreens and Dandelions on Unsplash The nation’s average gasoline price soared 16.5 cents in…