…higher-skilled labor pool might be the key to keeping U.S. ag competitive and nationwide groups highlight the benefits of biofuel to help California reach its carbon-neutral goals. Tune in to…
Rising Rail Freight Costs Squeezing Farmers and Ranchers Incomes
…in rail fuel prices, but that’s primarily a recovery from COVID-19-related price drops linked to reduced consumption in early 2020. In the first half of 2021, the prices have all…
Higher-Skilled Labor Pool Will Be Key to Keeping U.S. Ag Competitive
…relationships to get this right and get it done fast, someone else will and we could lose market share.” Listen to the radio report below. Higher-Skilled Labor Pool Will Be…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-09-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering nationwide high gas and diesel prices, how to score…
AFBF Urges USDA to Address Supply Chain Issues
…chain that haven’t been seen before,” due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Among the recommendations, AFBF asks USDA to consider actions on livestock markets and processing capacity, farm inputs, transportation,…
Latest Ag Economy Barometer Released
…On the August survey, 39 percent of respondents said they expect input prices to rise by eight percent or more, up from 30 percent who felt that way both in…
Farm Sector Profits Forecast to Increase in 2021
…encompasses cash receipts from farming as well as farm-related income, including government payments, minus cash expenses. Lower direct Government payments and higher production expenses in 2021 are expected to only…
Updates to Whole-Farm Revenue Protection to Benefit Organic Producers
…producers, who will benefit from these enhancements to WFRP.” Some of the changes to the protection plan include the increase of expansion limits for organic producers to the higher of…
USDA Has Big Expectations for Agricultural Exports
…for every $1 billion in American agricultural exports. EVEN HIGHER EXPECTATIONS MOVING FORWARD USDA’s August forecast also included projections for the Fiscal Year 2022. Next year’s agricultural exports are expected…
Organic and Specialty Crop Insurance Purchases Increase Substantially
…higher rates in recent years. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) has highlighted several improvements made to existing insurance options for producers. USDA believes that expansions made to coverage options, along…
Industry Members Meet to Discuss the Future of Skilled Labor in Ag
…Increased investment in agricultural technology is quickly pushing the educational requirements of the farming workforce higher. “The missing piece in that discussion has been, who’s going to work the machines?…
Trade Commission Finds That Fertilizer Imports Are Harming U.S. Industry
…would remain in effect for five years. AFBF has warned that any additional tariffs on UAN imports would be troublesome for producers. Prices for fertilizer products have been steadily increasing…
CRP Acreage Falls Short of Goal at Just Under Three Million Acres
…and private landowners to enroll in CRP. Higher payment rates and other incentives have been made available through the program. Acreage that is currently enrolled in CRP has already made…
Overall Bankruptcy Rates Dropping
Despite challenges from COVID-19 and bad weather, higher commodity prices and government support have finally turned the tide around on year-over-year increases in Chapter 12 bankruptcies. The American Farm Bureau…