…prices from the time of the December to the January survey. For example, Eastern Corn Belt prices for near-term delivery of corn and soybeans rose 9% and 5%, respectively, from…
U.S. Agricultural Exports Surge in Volume Despite Lower Revenue in 2024
Large international transportation vessel in the port, loading grain for export. DepositPhotos image The United States saw a significant increase in agricultural export volumes in 2024, as lower prices encouraged…
AgroLiquid Expert Discusses Fertilizer Budgeting and Long-Term Crop Management
…maintaining productivity. He also stressed the importance of balancing short-term savings with long-term soil fertility. Cutting essential inputs to save money now, he warned, could negatively impact future crop yields….
CattleFax Forecasts Continued Strong Demand and High Price Outlook for Cattle Producers
…market year,” Bockelmann said. “There is a strong correlation between corn stocks-to-use and hay, and we expect hay prices to follow corn and trend a bit higher in the coming…
Bird Flu Drives Egg Prices Up, No Relief in Sight
…consumers are already facing significantly higher prices or even empty shelves. Organic and cage-free eggs, which typically carry a higher price tag, have become even more expensive. Some grocery stores…
Fertilizer Tariff Concerns Loom as Spring Planting Approaches
…season nearing, fertilizer prices are volatile, and waiting too long could result in higher costs. Fertilizer Tariff Concerns Loom as Spring Planting Approaches Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media,…
Grocery Prices in 2025
DepositPhotos image USDA economist Megan Schweitzer forecasts that grocery prices in the U.S. will grow by 1.3% in 2025, slightly higher than the 1.2% increase in 2024. This growth rate…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-30-25
…mutations on poultry and egg prices. The discussion includes insights from veterinary experts on the virus’s mutation patterns, the economic impact on the poultry industry, and how biosecurity measures play…
U.S. Cattle on Feed Down One Percent
…This is down slightly from where it was last year, although it’s still relatively speaking on the higher end of historical north, but it has been continuing a trend that…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-24-25
…input costs, leading to high prices. Production rebounded in 2023, causing prices to drop, and remained similar in 2024. Mexico surpassed Canada as the largest export market for US fresh…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-23-25
…emphasized the project’s importance for global food security, given the volatility in potash prices and the geopolitical risks associated with current suppliers. In this week’s Almond Update Michelle Penny, the food…
Almond Update: Orchard Challenges Highlight Need for Balance in Supply and Demand
…warned that an oversupply could be just as problematic. A bumper crop may seem ideal, but if supply outpaces demand, prices drop, and growers struggle to remain profitable. Maintaining a…
Decline in the Citrus Harvest in the Central Valley
…harvest in the Salinas Valley, with potential losses and increased food prices. The bureau estimates that 55,000 migrant workers are essential for the valley’s operations, and their absence could lead…