…would also place ERS under the Office of the Chief Economist. USDA also said the move would help tackle ERS’s poor job retention rate, which was significantly higher than the…
Stabenow: Commodity Title a Political Issue in Farm Bill Talks
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2018 Farmland Sales Increasing
…land or have owned it for years, but sellers have watched the land market, and some want to take advantage of the still historically good land prices. Some sellers are…
NCGA Welcomes Year-Round E15
…across the country have been advocating for year-round sales of higher ethanol blends like E15 to help grow demand, provide consumers with more options at the pump and improve economic…
RFA Applauds President Trump’s E15 Announcement
…boost to the farm economy. “Securing fair market access for E15 and other higher blends has been our top regulatory priority for several years, and we are pleased that the…
Unique Succulent Garden Ideas
…only minimal watering, and can take higher temperatures as well. There are so many varieties of succulents, with diverse shapes, sizes, and colors. Here are a just a few ideas…
Corporate Leaders and National FFA Announce Transformational Initiative Addressing Emergent Agricultural Challenges
…value for agricultural companies globally. BASF is one of the world’s leading chemical companies providing innovative crop inputs, biological solutions and seed solutions and treatments. Blue River Technology, a John…
Agri View: Buying or Renting – Land Prices
Everett Griner talks about land prices increasing whether you are buying or renting in today’s Agri View. Buying or Renting – Land Prices If you are going to farm, you…
Ag Economy Index Sharply Lower on Farm Income Concerns
…been unusually volatile in recent months. The volatility reflects uncertainty in farm country with trade issues, the expectation of bumper crops and low prices. Producers indicated that financial conditions on…
Agri View: Mixed Commodity Prices
Everett Griner talks about seasonal changes having an impact on commodity prices in today’s Agri View. Mixed Commodity Prices You know, it’s not just the tariff situation that has an…
September USDA Stocks Report Bearish
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Legislators Call for NAFTA Negotiation Slowdown
…and New York dairy farmers were hit the hardest when Canada implemented its Class 7 milk pricing system in the spring of 2017. As dairy prices across the U.S. remain…
White House Considers Limits on Biofuel Trading for E15 Deal
…deal to help U.S. corn farmers and biofuels producers by lifting a ban on the summer sales of higher ethanol blends in the nation’s gasoline. President Trump has repeatedly said…
Recognizing the Size and Scope of the Forage Industry
…economic activity they generate, nor the environmental benefits the crops can provide. That has resulted in less attention and research support compared to other higher profile crops such as almonds…