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…
USDA Launches MARS
…more customer-focused way to better support competitive markets for producers and help stabilize food prices for American families. “USDA Market News is the most relied upon source of unbiased agricultural…
Dairymen Petition for Emergency Hearing on Pricing
California dairy groups filed a petition with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) asking for an emergency hearing regarding prices. The petition was filed by Western United Dairymen…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-31-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. A petition has been filed to raise dairy prices for California producers and HM.Clause tells us…
The Super Bowl Party and the Avocado
…year. That’s a lot of guacamole! And that’s going to require oh, about 29 million pounds of tortillas chips. Prices for avocados are a bit higher this year, than last…
Super Bowl Sunday Chicken Wings
…wings declined at a similar rate. More information For the full report and more information on wings, including their history, where Americans get their wings, wing recipes and wing prices,…
Farmers Union Releases Priorities for Farm Bill
…four years, but devastating wildfires, hurricanes, and other natural disasters continue to punish agricultural communities,” said the Board. “Trade policies continue to promote the sale of farm products at prices…