…decline and higher prices experienced in 2015. The survey tracks price trends for classic Thanksgiving menu items. We’re fortunate to live here in America, where many people are able to…
U.S. Turkey Production
…The September price for frozen turkey hens was $1.24 per pound, about 14 percent higher than the average September price in the 3 years prior to 2015. Retail prices for…
NASCAR Will Surpass 10 Million Miles on Biofuel
…in Florida back in 2011. “As we approach 10 million miles, it’s evident that the renewable, higher ethanol blended fuel performs flawlessly against rigorous racing conditions,” said Brent Dewar, Chief…
EPA Will Not Change Biofuels Program
…the future because they say it burdens refiners that have little to no capacity to blend biofuels at their operations. Multiple refining operations say they’re being squeezed by higher costs…
E.U. Advisers Pushing for U.S.-Style Insurance Program
…a dedicated platform that could be used to share best risk-management practices to avoid financial difficulties when disasters hit or market prices drop substantially. From the National Association of Farm…
Farm Groups Begin Lame-Duck TPP Push
…Association of Wheat Growers is urging Congress to take action, noting that wheat growers rely on export markets to ease low prices. Since February, the average cash price for wheat…
Dairy Industry Segment Doesn’t Want TPP
…about their views on the TPP. Over 1,000 farmers responded. The survey was designed to shed light on farmers’ views on low milk prices and other issues affecting dairy farmers…
Ranchers see Better Pastures, Tough Markets
A series of storms this fall has promoted healthy grass growth on the range for grazing cattle, but improved feed conditions come as cattle prices remain in a slump and…
Global Food Prices Continue to Rise
Global food prices rose during October. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations says its food price index climbed 1.2 points over the September totals to 172.6. Pro…
Acreage Planting Switch Possible in 2017
…more of a shift next year because we’re running out of liquidity,” said Ag Economist Gary Schnitkey at the University of Illinois. “The profitability of soybeans is projected higher and…
Motor Fuel Choices
…higher ethanol blend from so-called E-15 on up to 85-percent Ethanol “But folks can’t buy the fuel if it’s not available.” That was Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack in Florida one…
Cautious Optimism Ahead in Dairy Prices
Dairy farmers have been hanging on for several months of low milk prices, but that may be changing when the calendar turns to 2017. Dan James of Farm Credit says…
Ag Groups React to New GIPSA Rules
…interference with their contracts. He said the proposed GIPSA rules would implement a “one size fits all requirement on chicken-growing contracts that would stifle innovation and lead to higher costs…
USDA WASDE Report At a Glance
Corn: This month’s 2016/17 U.S. corn outlook is for larger production, increased food, seed and industrial (FSI) use and slightly higher prices. Corn production is forecast at 15.226 billion bushels,…