Continuing the National Holiday of foods, Cathy Isom has us recognizing a nutty holiday. That’s coming up on this Land of Ours. Every year on May 17th, America recognizes the…
Controlled Environment Ag Growing
…demand for fresh, local and year-round supplies of high-quality produce are growing the controlled environment agriculture industry. A researcher for CoBank says that although there is a steep learning curve,…
USDA Backs Off on Organic Checkoff Program
…need promotion for organic as consumers continue to demand food transparency.” There were over 1,400 growers and other members of the organic supply chain who issued their support for the…
Trump Exploring Exports Under RFS, Scaling Back Hardship Waivers, E15 Sales
…Chuck Grassley says is taking away corn demand, the Senator says he will call for Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt’s resignation if he pushes changes that “permanently cut ethanol…
USDA Projects Smaller Corn, Soybean Crops
The May World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates from the Department of Agriculture projects smaller corn and soybean crops this year. The corn crop is projected at 14.0 billion bushels,…
Growth Energy Pressing Trump on Biofuels
…the red tape holding back homegrown energy.” The letter by Growth Energy also condemned Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt’s actions that the organization says are “destroying demand for biofuels…
Rabobank: Corn Prices Could Exceed $4 a Bushel
…drive price volatility and potentially sustain elevated grain prices through the 2018/19 season. The report explains that while demand is staying firm, the projected corn acres and current global corn…
Agri View: Roadside Markets and Eating Healthier
Everett Griner talks about the demand of fruits and vegetables from roadside markets in today’s Agri View. Everett discusses why this demand has grown, and why consumers are buying from…
Former Senators Ask Congress to Investigate EPA/RFS Waivers
…Board, both men say, “Lawmakers from across the heartland have already demanded the EPA stop abusing these waivers, but Congress needs to do more. The public deserves real answers from…
NFU Board of Directors Opposes Current House Farm Bill
…dairy farmers provided enhanced price supports and a mechanism in place that manages our nation’s milk inventories to meet market demand. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Tough Year for Cotton Farmers
…in the summer, you had the feeling that everything was good. So, with global demand continuing to rise, how could this be? Well, this isn’t the only reason, but it…
Sorghum Prices Falls Three Times Lower After China Tariff Announcement
…market because of strong Chinese demand. Where excess supplies head now isn’t certain, but Ludington says Mexico is one potential destination. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Rabobank: Challenges Ahead for U.S. Global Pork Trade
…report says South Korea, the third-largest U.S. export market, might be a bright spot. Renegotiation of the KORUS trade pact should spur demand into Korea, as well as neighboring Asian…
Cage-Free Housing of Hens Comes with Safety Concerns
…concern for farmers as there is evidence suggesting these types of injuries can have a negative impact on egg quality. An increasing demand from consumers for cage-free eggs has caused…