…a reliable indicator of doneness.” Marianne Gravely with USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline says 160 is higher than you would use for whole cuts like steaks and roasts and here’s…
Economic Analysis of the 2016 CA Drought for Ag
…livestock producers, but low cattle and milk prices place intense economic pressure on producers. Groundwater reserves and national and global market conditions continue to support the health and robustness of…
Availability of Additional Farm Loan Funding
…process loans on a first-come-first-served basis based on the application date, once funding is replenished in fiscal year 2017.” FSA loan funds have been in higher demand than in past…
Agri View: Drone Rules
…level (AGL) or, if higher than 400 feet AGL, remain within 400 feet of a structure. Minimum weather visibility of 3 miles from control station. Operations in Class B, C,…
USDEC, NMPF Laud Senators for Urging Investigation
…According to the senators, these programs incentivize Canadian processors to use Canadian milk and dairy inputs, penalizing them for the use of imported dairy products. “We are particularly concerned about…
Agrium in Merger Talks with Potash Corp.
…persistently low prices for crop nutrients. While no decision has been made, any potential deal would create a company with a total market value of more than $28 million. Those…
DOJ Seeks to Stop Deere from Purchasing Monsanto’s Precision Planting Division
…mean higher prices for farmers who want to buy equipment for high-speed precision planting, according to Reuters. In a statement, Deere announced the company would fight the lawsuit, calling the…
USDA Sharply Revises Farm Income Forecasts
…2016 for farm businesses specializing in livestock production. For farm businesses specializing in crop production, average NFCI is forecast higher or lower based on the specific crop grown. As with…
Low Wheat Price Support Needed in New Farm Bill
Wheat prices have tumbled to the lowest point they’ve been at in the last decade, thanks in part to a successful harvest in the U.S. and strong harvest prospects overseas….
Farm Futures Releases 2017 Planting Intentions
…year’s crop. Growers said they’re considering 84.4 million acres of soybeans for next year, which is one percent higher than this year’s plantings. Lower prices for corn may cause farmers…
Falling Food Prices Hurt Farm Belt
The U.S. is on pace to continue the longest stretch of falling food prices in over 50 years. While the lower prices are a boon to shoppers, it’s putting serious…
Agri View: Meat Production
…to produce these animals, but the cost would be considerably higher. And Americans already spend ten percent on their income on food. It will never be less, but, meat consumption…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Farm Income Forecasts
…In 2016, higher off-farm earnings are expected to help stabilize losses due to low commodity prices. “The trend in strong household income reflects work of the Obama Administration since 2009…
USDA Buying Eggs to Ease Surplus
…prices. USDA says the products will go to various food nutrition assistance programs, and to charitable institutions. The actual dollar amount spent will depend on bid prices received after a…