…would drop by 28 percent without farmed animals because of increases associated with producing additional food crops and the use of more synthetic fertilizer to replace manure. That would represent…
California Cotton Primed for Success in 2018
…reported that while prices may not be the best they could ask for this year, they are not too bad either. Growers are most excited about the current water supplies…
Biodiesel Board Responds to RFS RIN Concerns
…of RIN prices on the company’s earnings. The Biodiesel Board points out that the just reported third-quarter revenue for PBF energy of $5.5 billion, is 22 percent high than compared…
Save on Turkey Dinner
…homework. Shop around and compare prices, even if it means making a couple extra stops on the way home. Look for FREE turkey promotions. Many large supermarket chains will throw…
Farm Bureau Survey Reveals Lowest Thanksgiving Dinner Cost in Five Years
…all in quantities sufficient to serve a family of 10 with plenty for leftovers. Consumers continue to see lower retail turkey prices due to continued large inventory in cold storage,…
Agriculture Groups Band Together to Support Section 199
…emphasizes that with most of agriculture facing the fourth consecutive year of stagnant prices, now is not the time to raise the tax burden on farmers. From the National Association…
Farmers Need Trade to Move Record Corn Crop
It’s no secret that American farmers produced another record corn crop, which means overseas market access will be a big key to limiting losses due to depressed corn prices. The…
NAFTA Withdrawal Contingency Plans
…says Perdue, “such as how we would protect our producers with the safety net if prices respond negatively to withdrawal.” Still, Perdue says these are only contingency plans and that…
Record Corn Yield Underscores RFS Success
…fiber, and fuel market demand has been satisfied, and consumer food prices have been held in check. So, congratulations to America’s corn farmers who have worked so hard to achieve…
Ag Groups Ask Trump to Implement Farmer Fair Practice Rules
…our market prices, dictating much of what happens on our farms and ranches,” says Johnson. “We’re urging the president to take the first step in addressing these abusive practices by…
Producers More Optimistic in October Survey
…But, the Index of Current Conditions was a little lower than the previous month. Compared to the July survey, fewer producers expect higher corn, soybean, and wheat prices over the…
Global Food Prices Reported Lower
…food commodities. The global measure for dairy prices fell 4.2 percent during October, the first decline in dairy prices since May. International quotations for butter and whole milk powder eased…
Grain Traders Getting Squeezed by Oversupply
Over the past few years, farmers have cut their spending due to low commodity prices caused, in part, by a global glut of commodities. A Dow Jones report says it’s…
Almond Board: Leadership Program Personal Experience
…the industry address the challenges facing agriculture. As a Federal Marketing Order, it is important to note that the Board is prohibited from lobbying and setting field or market prices….