…primary contributor to the decline in agricultural prices. Meanwhile, export prices for corn, wheat, fruits, and nuts also decreased in July. The notable change in July can be attributed to…
Farming Groups Call for Swift Farm Bill Passage
…certainty that the farm bill provides to maintain the food security that all Americans want and need. It is more important than ever that Congress get the job done.” “Family…
Global Food Prices Decline
Global food prices declined in July, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. The Monthly Food Price Index averaged 168.8 points in July 2018, down 6.5…
FDA to Consider Organic Labeling Claims
…claims in the food industry. The editorial squared off at Whole Foods, saying the grocer makes claims that organic farms do not use “toxic or persistent pesticides,” while many pesticides…
Coalition Pushing for COOL in NAFTA for Beef and Pork
…R-CALF, says in a news release that reinstatement of COOL labeling will help U.S. consumers “to find safer food alternatives and will also help to boost domestic agriculture.” R-CALF points…
USDA Announces Further Reorganization
…Office of the Chief Economist under the Office of the Secretary. Additionally, most employees of ERS and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture will be relocated outside of Washington,…
Next Round of Tariffs Set
…move comes as American companies complain that the more tariffs will eventually cost them more to do business and raise consumer prices. China has promised to retaliate with another $16…
Farmers for Free Trade Unhappy with Tariff Escalation
…into effect in two weeks, he says the President is telling farmers to be patient as prices plummet and their markets are overtaken by foreign competitors. “That’s why with each…
Doud Rips China, India Farm Subsidies
…its sugar producers as a cushion against a drop in world prices. “I can’t think of a commodity that’s more distorted,” Doud said to symposium attendees. “If you think there’s…
Assessing Carr Fire Damage, Local Bees Affected
…of year at higher elevations and will make their way back down the hills during fall. Due to the fire, they might not have any food to graze, though, he…
Producer Sentiment Plummets in July
…over the previous month. Producers were also decidedly negative when it comes to the future trading ranges of both corn and soybean prices. Read the full July report. Source: National…
Beef Exports “Tremendous” in First Half of 2018
…six percent higher than 2017 and valued at $718 million dollars. International customers bought a larger share of beef production, even at higher prices, which indicates strong demand. After setting…
Celebrating National Goat Cheese Month
…Most goat cheeses are at their peaks in August and many dairy goats have wild berries and fresh herbs in their summer diets. The more food choices the animals have,…
Farm Futures Releases Crop Production Survey
…Farm Futures August crop production survey. However, even above average yields for the sixth-straight year could leave prices struggling, especially in a soybean market that’s getting hammered by tariffs on…