…low commodity prices, government inaction on this vital issue would signal a detrimental economic downturn,” Skor said. “About a decade ago, the U.S. and Brazil put aside a long-standing dispute…
KORUS Withdraw Would Harm Pork Producers
Iowa State University says pork prices could fall by nearly five dollars per-animal if the U.S. withdraws from the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement, known as KORUS. President Donald Trump suggested…
Farmer Optimism Waning
…The barometer drifted lower in August to 132 points, down seven points from July, but still stronger than the year ago level of 96. Both surveys come as commodity prices…
Lower Commodity Prices Dragging Farm Optimism
…within the barometer drove the monthly decline, which dropped 22 points to 122 as commodity prices dropped lower in August. However, recent declines in commodity prices did not noticeably dampen…
Whole Foods Launching Plant-Based Burger Joints
…took over Whole Foods, slashing prices and offering “farm fresh” Amazon Echo smart devices at discounted prices within Whole Foods locations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
National Chicken Council to EPA: Reduce RFS Targets
…used in the fuel supply, create inappropriate artificial demand for corn in ethanol markets, incentivize inefficient overproduction of corn-based ethanol, and needlessly drive up corn prices for broiler chicken companies…
Rabobank: Cattle Herd Expansion to Continue
…decline and drought. Analysts with Rabobank say the expansion phase looks likely to continue into the year 2019, or 2020, as corn prices remain low and beef consumption increases. However,…
Saudi Arabia Nearly Doubles U.S. Corn Imports In 2016/2017
The U.S. Grains Council says Saudi Arabia has nearly doubled purchases of U.S. corn this marketing year due to a combination of favorable government policy shifts, competitive prices and market…
Help Texas Agriculture Rebuild After Hurricane Harvey
…in cattle and cotton production in the country. After several years of low prices and high costs, Boening noted that this year’s cotton crop on the Texas Gulf Coast was…
Dow-DuPont Merger Deal Closes
…argued that merging would help them cut costs and drive seed and chemical innovation. However, a Texas A & M study shows seed prices rising 2.3 percent for corn and…
Almond Board: Internship at the Almond Board
…Order, it is important to note that the Board is not involved with and is expressly prohibited from setting field or market prices. The Board is composed of 10 members….
Most U.S. Farmers Will Feel Impact from Hurricane Harvey
…of these transportation issues, grain elevator operators, which will have reached capacity, will discourage farmers from delivering crops by lowering the commodity prices that farmers are usually paid. Steenhoek told…
Amazon Poised to Disrupt the Grocery Industry
…of Amazon saw prices on popular items drop by a third. More discounts are expected in the future in their effort to shed the grocer’s reputation for high prices. In…
Red Worm Composting Benefits
…nutrient rich compost. All bin systems should have a spigot for draining off compost tea. Mix the tea with an equal amount of water and it makes a wonderful fertilizer…