…by 50 percent in volume and 56 percent in value for July 2019. The overall value of dairy exports to South America was also 37 percent higher than in 2018,…
Tempering Expectations for the Future of Organic
…slowdown in growth can be attributed to higher production volume, creating lower prices for some organic produce. Retail prices increased an average of 1.3 percent a year for the top…
The Western View: Could farmers be the heroes of the 21st century?
…reduce inputs while increasing production. Our farms are an asset the world needs now, unlike any other time in history. Our farmers can also help solve the climate change crisis….
Cattle Industry Requests Better Price Transparency
…cattle, as well as fed cattle prices, saw a significant decrease while wholesale prices experienced a substantial increase. Some reports indicated that feedlot cattle trades were as much as $6…
2019 Enrollment Deadline for the Dairy Margin Coverage Program Is Sept. 20
…July. Dairy producers who elect higher coverage levels could be eligible for payments for all seven months. Under certain levels, the amount paid to dairy farmers will exceed the cost…
USDA Resources Available for Farmers Hurt by 2018, 2019 Disasters
…the producer. A WHIP+ factor will be determined for each crop based on a producer’s coverage level. Producers who elected higher coverage levels will receive a higher WHIP+ factor. The…
Keeping Plants Healthy with Foliar Feeding
…using this method is said to be 8-9 times higher than the traditional method, in which nutrients are applied directly to the soil. Many people believe foliar feeding produces higher…
Improved Debt Relief Now Available to American Farmers
…compared to other chapters. Senator Chuck Grassley, who authored the legislation, noted in a statement that expensive farmland coupled with low commodity prices have had a dire effect on farm…
FMMO Rollout: ‘Most People Are Pretty Happy’
…higher for the regulated federal price. The butter powder price, about $0.27 higher for the federal price,” AcMoody noted. “I think most producers feel they’re getting a higher value in…
Trucking Shortage Projected to Worsen Over Next Decade
…to reverse this trend, there are expectations for substantial supply chain disruptions creating shipping delays, higher inventory carrying costs and potential shortages at stores. The Truck Driver Shortage Analysis 2019…
An ARS Focus on the Northern Plains: Finding New Ways to Beef Up Our Cattle
…September to mid-October. Net returns also are consistently higher for cattle removed from grazing and sold in early September, according to another ARS study. Other options include feeding cattle nutritional…
U.S. Department of Commerce Announces a New Draft Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico
…well as price suppression and undercutting. The draft agreement sets reference prices for rounds and romas at $0.31/lb., stem-on tomatoes at $0.46/lb., tomatoes on the vine at $0.50/lb., specialty loose…
Report Demonstrates Strong Fresh Produce Sales for Q2
A recent report from the United Fresh Produce Association indicates strong numbers for fresh produce sales for the second quarter of 2019. The FreshFacts on Retail report evaluates retail prices…
Opportunities for U.S. Agricultural Exports in Canada
…through free trade agreements. Improved market access for competitors will result in preference erosion for U.S. exporters where Canada maintained higher most favored nation tariffs than the duty-free treatment afforded…