…organic category, led by fresh organic fruit as well as leafy greens. USDA points out that the recovery from pandemic lockdowns and the impact it had on global commodity prices…
Industry Groups Ask CARB for Regulatory Relief Amidst Supply Chain Challenges
…in meeting the requirements of the regulation. The group cites a report from ACT Research indicating that used truck prices have increased more than 80 percent since January 2021. The…
The Year Ahead for Equipment Manufacturers
…are also widespread, but consensus opinion among members is that the issues lie particularly with prices, shipping and quantities of raw materials and, subsequently, inputs and components. In addition, the…
Carrier Consolidation A Factor in Exorbitant Shipping Costs
…to be refilled in Asia. Expectations are for shipping prices to come down from their peak highs that have been seen in recent months. Fumasi said that they have been…
Secretary Vilsack Urges Caution in Statements About Ukraine
…urges nations around the world to not fall into food hoarding or price fixing. “We will not tolerate artificially inflated prices that could diminish the availability of food and agricultural…
USDA to Support Domestic Fertilizer Production with New Grant Program
…through the program. The goal is to increase the domestic supply of fertilizer products to address supply issues and increasing costs. Farmers have been dealing with higher fertilizer costs in…
Week in Review: Forecasting Fertilizer Prices & Momentum Grows for Right to Repair
Fertilizer prices have been on an upward trend over the past year and the Russia-Ukraine conflict has further complicated the global market. California Citrus Mutual President and CEO Casey Creamer…
Use of Conservation Practices Increases Over Past Decade
…to climate, policy, trade, renewable energy and prices, presenting a nutrient management challenge. Improving the timing and application method of nutrients can allow production demands to be met while reducing…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 03-11-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers gas prices and competing clean energy solutions, CDFA seeking dairy methane reduction projects,…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 03-08-22
…the statewide notification program, and factors that are impacting fertilizers prices moving forward. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet…
Factors Impacting Fertilizer Prices Moving Forward
Fertilizer prices have been on an upward trend over the past year. The Russia-Ukraine conflict has further complicated the global market. A major commodity rally in corn and soybeans, sanctions…
Week in Review: Snowpack Well Below Average & Ag Impacts from Biden Address
…the president highlighted his plan to help the nation’s economy, speaking on supply chains, American manufacturing, and immigration. Ukraine’s invasion by Russian forces is creating significant turmoil in grain prices…
Ukraine Invasion Implications for American Agriculture
Ukraine invasion by Russian forces is creating significant turmoil in grain prices and uncertainty within the fertilizer industry. Fertilizer is a significant agricultural export for Russia, which represents approximately one-fifth…
Biden’s State of the Union Address
…global supply chain. Factories close. When that happens, it takes longer to make goods and get them to the warehouses, to the stores, and prices go up.” To get more…