…that Canada would continue to defend its system of tariffs and quotas that keep domestic dairy prices high and imports low. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Dairy Farmers work to Help Cows Stay Cool
…buoy milk prices being weighed down by large inventories and other factors. Milk production typically falls during summer months, as cows respond to the heat. Record-setting heat in June had…
U.S. Dairy Increasing Pressure on Canada
…prices high and limit imports. A deal last year that allowed Canadian dairy farmers to sell their milk proteins to domestic processors at a discount, drastically slowing American imports. The…
Love for Bacon Pushing Pork Belly Prices to Record Highs
America loves its bacon, and that love is pushing pork belly prices to record highs. Prices for the part of the hog that’s used to make bacon have jumped roughly…
Ag Lenders Pessimistic About Farm Profits
…remain profitable through the rest of this year. A Farmer Mac analyst said the grains, cattle, and dairy sectors have been hit hardest as market prices remain at the low…
Farmers Worried About the Future of Health Care
…care. Politico’s Morning Ag Report says farmers have been struggling for some time with low commodity prices and a sharp drop in farm income. In turn, that’s led to a…
U.S. DDGS Exports Up 16 Percent To Southeast Asia
…U.S. DDGS into their rations and, combined with attractive prices and available supply, are seeing results in increased demand. Learn more about the Council’s efforts to promote U.S. DDGS here….
Urban Agriculture Conservation Grants Awarded
…(2) to create community service and learning opportunities for female and juvenile offenders. The district will also develop and host educational workshops for county residents on irrigation techniques, fertilizer application,…
American Farm Bureau Lists Farm Bill Goals
…upcoming farm bill debate. “Because of low commodity prices, many of America’s farmers and ranchers are struggling,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “The risk management and safety net provisions of…
Record Avocado Sales for Fourth of July
…and prices have remained strong. This year has also seen less competition from producers in Mexico. The rainfall that California enjoyed this winter helped boost optimism in the industry, leading…
Canadian Problems with PEDv Continue to Grow
…rate in young piglets can be as high as 100 percent. A recent U.S. outbreak back in the winter of 2013-2014 killed millions of animals, sending pork prices to record…
Rabobank Issues Report on Declining Wheat Acres
…planted acres is going to have a domino effect that will spill down the supply chain. Fewer acres means less supply available, which means more imports and higher prices for…
Retailers Expect Growth in Precision Farming
…prices and cautious buying habits of their customers. The fifth annual Precision Dealers Benchmark Study has a more optimistic tone to it than recent years. Retailers are more optimistic about…
Global Food Insecurity Expected to Drop
…and low food prices for many countries in the study, so food security is likely to improve by 2027. The population percentage labeled as ‘food insecure’ is 17 percent this…