…up inventories and putting some pressure on cheese prices. Still, exports of most products showed strong year-over-year growth during the first quarter of 2017. Federal order Class prices have dropped…
Farm Machinery Markets Beginning to Stabilize
A DTN article says signs are showing that the farm machinery industry is starting to stabilize after prices had been free falling for some time. “We are seeing signs that…
Experts Expect Down Farm Economy to Continue
…He noted the downturn began in 2013 during a sharp drop in commodity prices that has lingered. He says reduced profitability in agriculture has gradually intensified the level of financial…
Ag Groups Respond to White House Budget Cuts
…cuts, especially in the midst of a farm crisis that has family farmers and ranchers enduring a drastic, four-year slide in farm prices and a 50 percent drop in net…
Perdue: U.S. Ag in Dire Straits
…got to sell our way out of this supply and demand situation that’s depressing prices right now,” Perdue said to committee members. Perdue announced plans to reorganize the USDA with…
2016 California Cost of Milk Production Annual Available
…of 3.1 percent compared to 2015. Milk Prices During the first part of 2016, the milk price was depressed, as the overall supply of milk on a national and global…
Why You Should Grow Your Own Food Forest
…soil. Unlike vegetable gardens or grass lawns, no fertilizer or organic compost is required. And it won’t be necessary to weed, water or replant anything. Forests handle these issues themselves,…
Grilling Season Poised to Increase Meat Demand
…on food bought away from home decreased 4.8 percent. Meat industry publication Meatingplace says consumers expect beef, chicken and pork prices to drop in the next couple of weeks, compared…
Perdue: Milk Marketing Order Done by 2018
…stability, and predictability, in milk prices,” Perdue said. “As I understand it, we just completed the first step in that on May 15 when we released it. I will commit…
Cargill: Grain Glut to Last
…the same period. Cargill CEO David MacLennan added: “I don’t see the clearing of excess supply or much volatility to up commodity and grain prices in the near future.” From…
WASDE Report Shows Increase in Livestock and Poultry Production
…expected increased farrowing and continued gains in sow productivity. Higher broiler and egg production reflects expanded production in response to moderate feed prices and relatively strong 2017 prices. Read more…
Almond Board: Nitrogen Calculator
…vegetative growth, as well Enables efficient fertilizer use Has a library of fertilizers in pull-down menus for easy rate calculations, based on data you put into the system Calculates nitrogen…
Secretary Perdue to Attend House Ag Committee Hearing on Rural Economy
…17th. The hearing seeks testimony on how the rural and farm economy is holding up amid a downturn in farm income and commodity prices. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Conaway…
Agriculture Vulnerable Amid Trade Risks
…grain handlers in the U.S. would like to see right now, adding agriculture has already suffered through several years of low commodity prices and a strong dollar, which has made…