Farm lending at commercial banks increased during the fourth quarter of last year. Demand for all types of loans, except for farm machinery and livestock, increased significantly over 2016. Operating…
Report Says Trade Shuffle Poses Risk for Beef Exports
Demand and production for beef may rise this year, but trade remains a wildcard that poses risks to the beef export market, according to a new report by CoBank. The…
CattleFax Predicts Large Supply and Strong Demand in 2018
…He said CattleFax is predicting beef to remain a strong competitor against other proteins. “Demand is robust on all fronts. Domestically, retail demand is increasing and beef is being featured…
AVMA Urges Congressional Action on Veterinary Shortages
…says the program does not receive enough funding to meet demand, in part because each award is subject to an expensive income tax withholding. The legislation supported by AVMA would…
International Agri-Center Prepares For 51st World Ag Expo®
…improve their operations to meet that demand.” The 2018 World Ag Expo® will host daily events, including the Wednesday evening Bud Light After-Hours Party in the Arena, with a free…
Elderberry Project Evaluates Viability of California Production
…for growers, as well as a cost of production analysis. Researchers will be evaluating the market demand and nutritional content of elderberries as well. Once the study is completed there…
Secretary Perdue to Speak at World Meat Conference This Summer
…draw from the world’s foremost experts on topics such as health and nutrition, production technologies, animal care and sustainability – issues that demand our full attention if the red meat…
Red Meat Production Sets December Record
…52 billion pounds. That was three percent higher than the previous year. Additional packing capacity helped make 2017 a very good year for pork producers. Large export demand at home…
Dairy Industry Emphasizing Unity
…processors. At the same time, they’d like to improve nutrition and build domestic demand through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The House recently included provisions to help the nation’s dairy…
Keep Your New Year’s Resolution with Green Juice
…to getting your greens. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. January 26th is National Green Juice Day. A food holiday established a couple of years ago as a…
NBB Celebrates 25 years of Biodiesel
…than six billion pounds of soybean oil and another six billion pounds of other fats and oils, creating demand for agricultural products and byproducts. From the National Association of Farm…
USDA Helped Improve Essential Services for 7 Million Rural Residents in 2017
…primarily for full-time engineering and agriculture students to help meet the growing demand for on-campus housing. Community Action Realty in Williamsport, Pa., received a $775,000 loan to acquire a building…
American Meat Supply Largest on Record
…driven by larger inventories and better production from each animal. Increased demand from processors for more hogs is also contributing to continued expansion in the industry. Production and weights were…
Analyst to Dairy: Speak Up Now on Immigration
…farmers since immigrants make up a large portion of their workforce. Navarro says the Republican Party “is like a big, dysfunctional family around the holiday table,” noting that the closer…