…Campiche noted, “History has shown that U.S. farmers respond to relative prices when making planting decisions. During the survey period, cotton futures prices were stronger relative to competing crops. The…
2017 California Winegrape Crush Size Confirms Grape Supply Stability
…lower average price for white wine varieties (down 3.6% from 2016 statewide). “Certainly, we see the influence of red grape prices rising in coastal regions in 2017, which drove the…
California Federal Milk Marketing Order Delayed Again
…and Agriculture (CDFA) recently declined a petition for a hearing to increase dairy prices, citing the much-anticipated FMMO final announcement as one of the reasons for denial. Western United Dairymen,…
NRCS and the Rice Stewardship Partnership Helping Central Valley Irrigation
…water quality, specifically improving on-farm production that will maximize fertilizer uptake, minimize nutrient losses, and prevent pesticide losses on working rice fields. The improvement of water quantity and quality will…
Cruz Hold on Northey Continues
…Northey as the USDA undersecretary for farm and foreign agricultural services since October of last year, wanting to reach a deal on biofuel credit prices under the Renewable Fuel Standard….
New Records for U.S. Beef Export Value, Pork Export Volume in 2017
…and that the industry would be counting more than ever on export growth to support hog prices and sustain profitability,” Halstrom said. “Our international pork customers really stepped up to…
CME Group Mulling Changes to Corn and Soy Contracts
CME Group is mulling potential changes to corn and soybean markets to address concerns the contracts’ prices are not accurately reflecting the underlying U.S. cash grain markets. Reuters reports that…
Rural Mainstreet Index Declines
…say they are concerned about trade, specifically the North American Free Trade Agreement, and the continued low commodity prices impacting farmers. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Plant Biostimulants Looking for Federal Definition
…many registered as a soil amendment, or low analysis fertilizer. Beaudreau noted that there is still a third distinct category that is not exactly pesticides or fertilizers and help soils…
Fertilize Your Garden with Coffee Grounds
…When rinsed, coffee grounds will have a near neutral pH of 6.5 and will not affect the acid levels of the soil. To use coffee grounds as fertilizer, work the…
Farmers National Company Reports Increase in Land Listings, Price
…in listings. Experts say the industry is experiencing a post-harvest bump in land prices in most grain producing areas, meaning that with above average crop yields in most locations, farmer…
ADM, Bungee Talks Advancing
…would face stiff regulatory scrutiny and likely opposition from U.S. farmers who fear the move could hurt grain prices. As of Friday, Bunge had a market value of about $11…
CA Study Says Farm Fields Are Causing Air Pollution
…percent of that smog is caused by farm fields with fertilizer applications. The study says recent findings show that agriculture is one of the dominant sources of nitrogen oxide in…
CattleFax Predicts Large Supply and Strong Demand in 2018
…corn prices in 2018-19 marketing year with no significant changes anticipated in acreage or demand. Futures corn prices are projected to range from $3.25 to $3.95 per bushel as supplies…