…commodities. The declines also come as U.S. farmers deal with low commodity prices and excess supply that have reduced farm income over the last few years. From the National Association…
Pork Industry Expanding
…among processors may lead to a tightening of packer margins and give producers much more favorable prices in the months ahead. CoBank economist Trevor Amen says, “U.S. pork processing capacity…
Agri View: Weather is Important for Crop Outlook
…can only destabilize prices and they will fall. Long range forecasting calls for a long, hot dry, summer for some sections, especially in the southeast. So, all farmers can do…
American Farm Bureau Cautions on Cuba
…in many years, instead of buying from other countries around the world. As we cope with the biggest drop in farm prices in decades, we need to be opening up…
California Cherries Poised for Record Year
…been exceptional and producers are reporting steady prices. Even with an increase in overall supply this year, demand for California cherries remains stable. “The domestic market has been incredibly strong…
Farmland Values Expected to Decline
…areas can be expected to continue to gradually decline over the next several years if commodity prices and farm incomes remain at current low levels. However, despite anticipated additional declines…
Agri View: What Impacts Farmland Value
…is looking for the best price, it may take a little time. That is because land prices follow market levels. When commodity prices are high, land values go up. And…
Global Food Prices Rebound in May
A measure of global food prices increased in May, after a decline in April. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations released its monthly Food Price Index Thursday….
R-CALF Seeking U.S. Investigation into JBS Scandal
…to manipulate the cattle markets in 2015 and 2016, causing fed cattle prices to fall by more than $850 per head. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Food Cost Drops in 2016
…2016 than we did in 2015. They even told us why. The Strong dollar was one factor. Declining energy prices which allowed for cheaper transportation. And downward pressure on the…
New Broccoli and Lettuce Cost Studies Released
…overhead. Ranging analysis tables show net profits over a range of prices and yields. Other tables show the monthly cash costs, the costs and returns per acre, hourly equipment costs,…
Beef and Pork Exports Moderate in April, Remain Above Year-ago Levels
…to $355.5 million. This was driven by a 21 percent increase in variety meat exports to 115,305 mt. These exports also commanded higher prices as value jumped 29 percent to…
JBS Parent Company Paying Brazil to Settle Corruption Investigations
…were charged with falsifying medical records and certificates, tampering with food products, conspiracy, and corruption. Allegations also included selling spoiled meat and injecting water to sell poultry at higher prices….
U.S. Withdrawal from Paris Accord Shirks Science, Neglects Devastating Impacts to Food System, Family Farms, and Future Generations
…in this space, President Trump is allowing increasingly unpredictable and destructive weather to wreak havoc on family farm operations, future generations, and food prices and availability for years to come….