…action. Imported items have historically had higher violation rates than domestic foods, warranting a higher percentage of commodities to be sampled. When imported foods violate federal standards, the company and…
Week in Review: Better Insurance Options for Farms, Ag Falling Behind in Political Spending
…in California. USDA‘s Economic Research Service says higher shipments of grains and feeds, oilseeds, livestock, poultry, and dairy products, are primarily driving the increase. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to…
Oil Prices Reach 7 Year High, Gas Prices Surge
Oil prices reached a seven-year high last week, pushing fuel prices higher. The national average price of gas jumped 5.2 cents to $3.25 a gallon, and the price of diesel…
Exports Projected to Reach New High in Fiscal Year 2022
…Oilseeds are projected to reach a record $43.5 billion in fiscal year 2022. International demand for soybeans coupled with higher prices is projected to drive export values to a record…
EPA Announces $21.7 Million in Grant Funding for Rural Water Projects
…nonprofit organizations, nonprofit private universities and colleges, and public higher education institutions. Applicants will have 60 days to apply, and EPA expects to award cooperative agreements by Spring 2022. The…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-07-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show covers new and impending OSHA penalty increases, higher loan limits recently announced by USDA,…
September Ag Economy Barometer Reveals Decline
…rise in farmers’ expectations regarding farm input price inflation with more than one-third of respondents expecting input prices to rise by more than 12 percent in the upcoming year. Farmer…
Ag Groups Seek Supreme Court Appeal of Proposition 12
…forced to make expensive and unnecessary changes to their operations. This will lead to more consolidation in the pork industry and higher prices at the grocery store, meaning every family…
CoBank: Ag Retailing Future Driven by Precision
…to work to help farmers manage their inputs and production is where farm supply co-ops excel.” The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to…
Study Shows Ag Retailers Thoughts on Carbon Markets
…Axiom’s survey also found that carbon credits may need to be higher to gain greater appeal. Sixty-five percent of respondents said they think farmers will require more than $10 per…
Caring for Your Guava Tree Once You Get it in Soil
…hay, compost, or grass clippings. Guava are heavy feeders, so fertilize them once every month or so. Use a well-balanced fertilizer or one with a slightly higher nitrogen reading. To…
Consumer Food Prices Up Slightly Again
The monthly Consumer Price Index shows a further increase in food prices. The food index increased 0.4 percent in August after larger increases in recent months. The food at home…
Meat Institute: Scapegoating Industry Does Not Help Consumer
The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) claimed the Secretary of Agriculture’s transparent attempts to scapegoat the meat and poultry industry to shift blame for inflationary prices will not help consumers….
White House Points to Meat Processors for High Consumer Prices
…Institute (NAMI) has also pointed out that labor is the primary driver of increased consumer prices. “American consumers of most goods and services are seeing higher costs, largely due to…