…companies to merge, resulting in even less competition, reduced innovation and likely higher costs for farmers. This announcement, combined with the on-again-off-again Monsanto/Syngenta merger, is creating a marketplace where farmers…
DuPont and Dow to Combine in Merger of Equals
…chief executive officer of DuPont. “For DuPont, this is a definitive leap forward on our path to higher growth and higher value. This merger of equals will create significant near-term…
U.S. Cotton Sector Facing Difficult Economic Conditions
…higher production costs and lower commodity prices,” Wright stated. “Producers need above-average yields just to break even. There is no doubt that some cotton farmers will not qualify for financing…
The Western View: Vocational Education
…means better pay. Sometimes yes, of course, but in other cases, a graduate of a vocational program ends up with a higher paying career. We have to agree with Mr….
USDA Begins 49th Enrollment Period for the Conservation Reserve Program
…cost-share assistance. At times when commodity prices are low, enrolling sensitive lands in CRP can be especially attractive to farmers and ranchers, as it softens the economic hardship for landowners…
The Western View: Pecan Federal Marketing Order
…They formed the American Pecan Board in 2013 and began working diligently to create the marketing order. The order will market and promote pecans to increase demand and prices. Equally…
Climate Change Report – USDA
…change is likely to cause disruptions in food production and a decrease in food safety, which in turn leads to local availability limitations and increases in food prices, with these…
Statement from Secretary Tom Vilsack on Finalization of the Renewable Fuel Standard
…cleaner air. And we’re building our economy by exporting U.S. biofuels to other nations, stabilizing farm prices with expanded production, and creating good jobs in small towns and rural communities….
EPA Improves Final RVOs
…final rule makes it possible to drive the growth of higher ethanol blends through the so-called blend wall, giving consumers choices at the pump, such as low-cost E15. Additionally, the…
Pacific Region Field Crop Review
…and hogs but higher prices for lettuce, milk, apples, and sweet corn. In addition to prices, the indexes are influenced by the monthly mix of commodities producers market. Increased monthly…
Car Insurance-Part 2
…car accident a lot of times the costs can be way higher than that. If you just have the minimum coverage for your state what you’ll find is that the…
Thanksgiving Dinner Up
…checked prices at grocery stores in 32 states. Farm Bureau volunteer shoppers are asked to look for the best possible prices, without taking advantage of special promotional coupons or purchase…
Trans-Pacific Partnership and Japan
…a specified threshold, with the intention of bringing the price of Japan’s pork imports up to the higher domestic price. Because Japan is highly protective of its pork industry, in…
Cattlemen Urge Congress to Address Expired Tax Extenders Legislation
…and cash-poor and already face the uncertainties of weather, market prices and international competition,” the letter reads. Greater certainty in the tax code supports small businesses and rural America. NCBA…