…index was at or above growth neutral was August 2015. “Weak farm commodity prices continue to squeeze Rural Mainstreet economies. Over the last 12 months, livestock commodity prices have tumbled…
USDA Announces $4.8 Million Available to Support Food Safety Outreach Program
…administering programs that contribute to food safety; Federal, state, local or tribal agencies; An institution of higher education (as defined in Section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965…
Syngenta Corn Lawsuits Underway
The first of several lawsuits filed against Syngenta is underway. Syngenta is facing dozens of lawsuits that claim a move by the company depressed corn prices in 2013. The farmers…
Ag Groups Pleased With Perdue Confirmation
…these challenges against the backdrop of the biggest drop in farm prices and income we’ve seen in decades. But just like America’s farmers and ranchers, I know Secretary Perdue isn’t…
Salad Shortage Because of California Rains
…higher. For example, the cost of a carton of 30 celery heads has almost tripled to $25. A senior produce analyst with Rabobank in Fresno, California, says prices may remain…
Farm Lending Continues to Moderate
…soybeans, wheat, and cattle, are expected to drop by five percent compared to 2016. Some producers are making adjustments in the cost of their inputs when they can. The reduced…
National Dairy FARM Program Releases Environmental Stewardship Reference Manual to Celebrate Earth Day
…food on the current amount of land, with less inputs and environmental impacts,” said Sandra Vijn, director for markets and food at WWF. “FARM ES will support U.S. dairy farmers…
Idaho Researcher: Farmers Benefit from Drought
…whole, farmers benefit from droughts because they reduce production and drive prices higher, according to news organization The Capital Press. Taylor pointed out that during the most recent extended drought…
The Potential Effects of Increased Demand for U.S. Agricultural Exports on Metro and Nonmetro Employment
…for U.S. agricultural exports results in a 6.7-percent increase in the volume of U.S. agricultural exports, worth $9.7 billion at 2013 prices. (This increase in export volume (6.7 percent) is…
Almond Board: Air Quality Programs
…injection methods on dairies. Agricultural Irrigation Engines: Significant emission reduction benefits are achieved when higher-polluting agricultural irrigation engines are removed from service and permanently destroyed and repowered with new electric…
NMPF Statement in Response to Canadian Ambassador’s Comments on Dairy Trade Dispute
…trade problem for the United States. Canada’s policy change to manipulate internal prices to export more dairy ingredients globally is of great concern to other nations beyond just the United…
More Farmers Considering Drone Use
…next few years. The forecast says the use of drones brings transparency to agriculture, along with improved efficiently and higher productivity. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
63 Indictments in Brazil Tainted Meat Scandal
…Allegations also include selling spoiled meat and injecting water to sell poultry at higher prices. Police also reported that the producers under investigation used chemical ingredients, in quantities far above…
Agri View: Worldwide Food Costs
…Food Cost Report comes out. Food prices always go up. For many years were accustomed to increases of one and one-half to two percent annually. More recently it has been…