…farmers and ranchers are facing the worst outlook since the collapse of the farm economy in the 1980s. “The fact is – the farm bill is a food security bill…
New Zealand Production Drop Causes Dairy Prices to Rise
…at $3,124 per ton. The most widely traded product, whole milk powder, saw the largest gain in prices at an increase of 4.2 percent. Skim milk powder prices also rose…
Register for Produce Safety Training
Registration is available for a series of Produce Safety training sessions that will meet the new standards for food safety under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The Farm Employers…
Register for the 2018 Statewide Pistachio Day
…broken into three sessions. The first presentation will begin at 8:15 a.m. for the session centered on food safety and regulatory concerns. The food safety modernization act and how the…
CDFA Awards Funding to Support Ag Education Through California Agriculture License Plate Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has awarded $260,000 for six projects that enhance agricultural education and leadership opportunities for students, teachers and youth under the 2017 California Special…
Almond Board: 2018 Research Funding
…of $540,000 to determine how almond coproducts may address needs across food, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, automotive, and more. “Almond Board of California, in collaboration with our industry partners, is working every…
Report: Vertical Farming Happening Now
…to complement traditional farms to “meet the food demands of tomorrow.” Vertical farming is the practice of producing food in vertically-stacked layers. The farms are in enclosures that provide a…
Demand Supporting Hog Prices
U.S. hog prices are being supported by strong demand, according to Purdue University economist Chris Hurt. He says pork production is expected to rise by three percent in the first-half…
Report Shows 2014-15 HPAI Impact
…effects of bird culls. Trade restrictions decreased overseas demand for broiler products and led to lower prices for broiler producers. Prices for many poultry products remained at multi-year lows in…
USDA Survey Shows Millennials Prefer Fruits, Vegetables
A recent Department of Agriculture report shows that millennials prefer fruits and vegetables over grains and meats. The USDA report analyzed food-buying data by generation. Agri-Pulse reports that millennials spend…
Index Shows Farmer Optimism Increasing
A survey of farmers shows optimism is increasing in the Midwest farm country, despite continued low prices. The latest DTN/The Progressive Farmer Agricultural Confidence Index found increasing optimism, posting an…
2018 Crop Prices Outlook
A University of Illinois economist expects 2018 crop prices to remain below high levels seen earlier this decade due to global inventories. Economist Todd Hubbs explains that global economic growth…
Planning Your Garden for the New Year
…your soil ready by breaking up the clods, raking and aerating it. Start planning ways to create compost by turning food scraps, leaves, lawn clippings and other green waste into…
Downward Pressure Expected on 2018 Cash Rents
As commodity prices fell over the past few years, many landowners across the country agreed to lower cash rents. The annual LandOwner/Pro Farmer Cash Rent and Values Survey shows a…