…Vegetable oil prices dipped 4.2 percent, reflecting weaker palm and soy oil values. Meat prices were down 3.3 percent globally, due to a gradual normalization of meat exports from Brazil…
Next Round of Tariffs Set
…move comes as American companies complain that the more tariffs will eventually cost them more to do business and raise consumer prices. China has promised to retaliate with another $16…
Farmers for Free Trade Unhappy with Tariff Escalation
…into effect in two weeks, he says the President is telling farmers to be patient as prices plummet and their markets are overtaken by foreign competitors. “That’s why with each…
Doud Rips China, India Farm Subsidies
…its sugar producers as a cushion against a drop in world prices. “I can’t think of a commodity that’s more distorted,” Doud said to symposium attendees. “If you think there’s…
Producer Sentiment Plummets in July
…over the previous month. Producers were also decidedly negative when it comes to the future trading ranges of both corn and soybean prices. Read the full July report. Source: National…
Beef Exports “Tremendous” in First Half of 2018
…six percent higher than 2017 and valued at $718 million dollars. International customers bought a larger share of beef production, even at higher prices, which indicates strong demand. After setting…
Farm Futures Releases Crop Production Survey
…Farm Futures August crop production survey. However, even above average yields for the sixth-straight year could leave prices struggling, especially in a soybean market that’s getting hammered by tariffs on…
Innovative Approach to Breeding Could Mean Higher Yields and Better Crops
…company that produces French fries, frozen vegetables, fertilizer, turf grass seed and other products. Scientists over the years have modified the genetics of soybeans, corn, canola and other crop plants…
Agri View: Problems Farmers Face Each Year
…else, have their own problems to manage. One problem is, they consume to much water. Irrigation is just as much a necessity as seed and fertilizer. Not many farmers can…
NFU Urges Long-Term Trade Solutions in Farm Bill
…has pushed prices even lower in the last month, worsening farmers’ financial stress. While the Department of Agriculture announced a $12 billion aid package for farmers, NFU’s Johnson stressed the…
U.S. Crop Protection Market Sees Sales Increase
…commodity prices impacting growers in the region, according to the report. The research shows that while low commodity prices force growers to look for ways to cut expenses, crop protection…
Agri View: Meat Production Outlook for 2019
The mid-year outlook has been released. Everett Griner takes a look at the beef, pork, and poultry production outlook for 2019. He also discusses the outlook for meat prices in…
Secretary Perdue Statement on EJC Ruling on Genome Editing
…consumers, potential benefits include healthier, higher-quality foods at affordable prices. For farmers, they include improvements in productivity, plant and animal health, and environmental sustainability. “The global regulatory treatment of genome-edited…
Trade Assistance Details Still Being Worked Out
…mechanisms authorized under the charter act of the Commodity Credit Corporation, which is a government-owned bank used to support or stabilize prices. That means it doesn’t require approval from Congress….