…go to demonstrate the productivity of our industry,” said Chip Councell, chairman of the U.S. Grains Council, and a farmer in Maryland. “With feed grain prices expected to remain competitive…
Rural Mainstreet Index Reaches Lowest Level Since Recession
…Goss says lower grain prices and a 19 percent drop in livestock prices over the last 12 months have contributed to the drop. Also tracked by the survey, the farmland…
Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook
…2016 and for 2017. Higher exports are expected than forecast last month. Forecasts for butter and cheese prices have been lowered, while those for nonfat dry milk and dry whey…
Farm Profits and Adoption of Precision Agriculture
…help implement PA technologies. Larger farms have higher expenses for other inputs that these specialists can help control using PA. Custom service expenses are higher with mapping and guidance on…
Sugar and Sweeteners Outlook
…Foreign Agricultural Service Post in Mexico City. This is the primary contributor to higher projected supplies for 2016/17. As a result, exports are projected to increase 197,000 MT, all of…
An Early Farm Bill Means More Money for Ag
…He’s afraid that many farmers won’t be able to obtain financing for the next growing season because of falling revenue thanks to low commodity prices. Peterson said lawmakers would have…
Rabobank Says Pork Export Pace is Slowing
…weaker and managing excess supply will be the key to success. Low production and higher seasonal demand will mean higher pork prices in China. This will provide support to import…
China Takes Steps to Increase Demand for Domestic Corn
…one corn growing province of China raised their purchase prices, bringing them in line with regional prices offered by the state grain reserve. The market expects Beijing to issue a…
Agri View: Say Cheese!
…of cheese. It is an effort to reduce the massive surplus of cheese that has dairy farmers suffering from low prices. It may sound like a good deal for dairy…
Ryan: Cuba Embargo Will Continue
…rights of American businesses. The announcement last week does allow financing for farm inputs, such as crop protection products and machinery. The administration also removed a shipping barrier, keeping U.S….
USDA Predicts Record California Almond Harvest
…The increase in production may put negative pressure on prices received by growers. After a strong year of production, for example, grower prices fell from $4.00 per pound in 2014-15…
India Seeks to Triple Egg Production
…of the world. With total egg production close to 83 billion, but the domestic requirement is much higher. Agriculture officials in India say the per capita availability of eggs is…
New Cuba Regulations Include Farm Equipment
New regulations regarding products from Cuba announced last week also ease restrictions on farm equipment and inputs. The Obama Administration Friday announced the new regulations that ease restrictions on products…
Beef, Pork Imports in China Growing
…First Thing Today reports initial import numbers from the U.S. will likely be modest, “mainly due to the relatively higher prices of U.S. beef.” USDA also expects a rise in…