…agriculture, as Iowa State University Economist Dermot Hayes says U.S. pork farmers have lost $2.2 billion on an annualized basis, from lower hog prices. From the National Association of Farm…
Accurate Labels Act Introduced
…of inaccurate labels that mislead consumers and drive up prices. Supporters say the bill would establish science-based criteria for all additional state and local labeling requirements, allow state-mandated product information…
Agri View: Drones Solving Agriculture Problems
…field that needs attention. then, the farmer can go that spot to apply fertilizer, or whatever the crop needs, instead of working the entire field. A drone can serve livestock…
USDA Announces Producer Approval of California Federal Milk Marketing Order
…the Announcement of Advanced Prices and Pricing Factors, and affected parties must comply with all provisions beginning November 1, 2018. USDA will work over the next few months to educate…
Canada Seeking Answers Regarding U.S. Farmer Support Funds
…prices for agricultural goods are low. The White House has previously indicated that it is looking at ways to use the Commodity Credit Corporation funds to offset farm income losses…
EPA Awards Biofuel Waivers Worth Tens of Millions of Dollars
…future. The EPA’s move may put even more pressure on credit prices, which have plummeted to five-year lows as the agency has expanded the small refinery waiver program. The EPA…
Rural Mainstreet Index at Highest Point in Five Years
…Regional Economics at Creighton University, says, “Over the past several months, surveys indicate the rural economy is trending upward with improving and positive economic growth. While commodity prices have improved…
RVP Period Begins Friday as Fuel Prices Climb Higher
…a time when gas prices are approaching a national average of three dollars per gallon. That’s a higher average price than consumers have paid in years. “Every summer, earth-friendly E15…
Agriculture Groups Oppose Tariffs
…With a 52 percent drop in net farm income over the last five years and depressed commodity prices, this is not the time to face such a burden. This uncertainty…
Liquid Fertilizer Made From Waste
Why go to the local store and buy liquid fertilizer when you can make it yourself a lot easier, and cheaper. Cathy Isom has some awesome tips about making your…
Brazil Trucker Strike Disrupting Ag Exports
…the top exporter of soybeans, sugar, coffee, and chickens. The strike over high fuel prices has brought Latin America’s largest economy to a complete stop. Roads are empty and major…
Nation’s Number Two Milk Processor Continues to Close Plants
…percent drop in gross profit during the fourth quarter of 2017, as well as a four percent drop in the first quarter of this year. Company share prices have dropped…
Reminder: MPP Enrollment Deadline Looming
…better protections for dairy producers from shifting milk and feed prices. Producers already enrolled in the program must still enroll in the new program, if they have yet to do…
Agri View: Tree Crop and Row Crop Differences
…if the weather is dry. The progress of the crop is up to the tree itself. It doesn’t mean a grower doesn’t have to work his trees. There is fertilizer….