…net farm income higher. However, prices declined for a large group of commodities in 2015 and fell further in 2016. Production expenses were forecast to contract in 2016 but not…
No Actions Under Feedstock Flexibility Program
…may repay the loan in full or forfeit the collateral (sugar) to USDA if prices are too low. The Feedstock Flexibility Program was reauthorized by Congress in the 2014 Farm…
Budget Patch Averts Ag Lending Crisis
…limit between now and April 28, which is a victory for farm groups who had been urging Washington to head off a potential ag lending crisis. Crop and livestock prices…
December Dairy Market Report
…price dropped by 70 cents a hundredweight from September to October, mostly due to a drop in Class III and Class IV prices as domestic butter and cheese prices became…
Almond Assessment Increase Approved
…new, innovative marketing programs. Strain on agricultural resources has never been higher. Almonds are currently California’s highest-value agricultural crop, and soon they will be its largest acreage crop, putting the…
Food Prices Down as Biodiesel Production Grows
…prices by $20-40 per ton, according to a study by Informa Economics. This helps livestock producers with feed prices, and ultimately helps consumers in the price they pay for meat….
Cardiovascular Disease and Red Meat Consumption
…red meat consumption is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, they are not designed to show that red meat is causing cardiovascular disease. So Campbell, doctoral student Lauren…
Obama Admin Takes Action to Address EU’s Unfair Trade Practices against Beef Industry
…on the planet, but restrictive European Union policies continue to deny EU consumers access to U.S. beef at affordable prices. For several years we have been asking the EU to…
Rabobank Issues Report on Reshaping Food Sector
…of their liquidity and they have tough decisions ahead about structuring debt and equity. Due to a decline in grain prices, the protein sector is expanding and should continue to…
USDA to Measure Financial Well-Being of Dairy Farms
…Act of 2014. With operational costs driving structural changes within the dairy industry, this new program aims to help dairy producers when milk prices drop and feed prices remain high….
Agri View: Chicken Consumption
Everett Griner talks about science studying chicken consumption choices in today’s Agri View. Chicken Consumption Now it is common knowledge with current red meat prices where they are Americans are…
Is 2017 A Turnaround Year For Farmers
…that may give farmers some relief from lower commodity prices. MetLife Agricultural Finance says, “We expect a recovery in 2017 as global consumption rises and corn and soybean supplies decline.”…
Survey Shows Potential Cost of Ag Labor Pay Laws
…more than 25 percent for fruit growers. Since farmers do not control the prices for their products, as they can only take the current market numbers, the study shows ways…
NFU Board Calls on Congress to Assist Struggling Dairy Producers
…and to refund dairy Margin Protection Program premiums. “U.S. dairy farmers are experiencing an extended period of very low milk prices which, unless corrected, will force thousands of farmers out…