…to increase production and meet future demand. And, yes, it is and should continue to be for those low-income Americans who need extra help to put food on their table.”…
Demand Supporting Hog Prices
…by 2.5 percent and hog prices were up ten percent. The reason was strong pork demand around the world. That was led by bacon demand in the U.S. where retail…
Clean Air Houseplants Needed for the New Year
…Ours. Clean Air Houseplants Needed for the New Year Now that all of the holiday decorations are down and all put away it’s time to bring back the houseplants. Or…
Report Shows 2014-15 HPAI Impact
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2018 Crop Prices Outlook
…throughout 2018. The prospects of improved growth support commodity demand, but significant changes to trade policy could mitigate the demand growth in export markets. Meanwhile, Hubbs says that the livestock…
Thomas Fire: First Estimate of Agricultural Losses Tops $171 Million
…number of affected acres that need watering. Because of high demand, he said there’s been a local shortage of irrigation components, and some growers have had to order them or…
Lucky Foods to Ring in the New Year
…resolutions, starting over, finding good fortune and of course losing those extra holiday pounds. There’s also the many food traditions surrounding the New Year holiday that people really get into….
Agrium/Potash Corp. Merger Closing on New Year’s Day
Shortly after the Christmas holiday, Agrium and Potash Corp. received a late present in the form of final merger approval. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission clearance was the final hurdle…
Almond Board: Record Breaking Almond Conference
…Conference, and the main topic of the State of the Industry address, was unleashing orchard potential with three guiding principles: Creating demand for almonds ahead of production Accelerating agriculture innovation…
Orange Juice Stuck in a Rut
…no end in sight. Domestic demand for orange juice has been shrinking for several years. On top of that, add in a declining citrus crop in Florida, the nation’s number-one…
Celebrating National Fruitcake Day
…Christmas may by behind us, but one holiday tradition continues across the United States on this day which is known as National Fruitcake Day. Every year on December 27th so…
Lower Milk Prices in 2018?
…supply, falling domestic demand, and a strong dollar all show that prices may slip before they improve. Mike North of Commodity Risk Management says there’s a growing supply of product…
Get Creative with Your Christmas Cards
Cathy Isom tells you what you can do with all of those Christmas cards after the holidays. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Get Creative with Your Christmas…
Making Your Holiday Meals Waste Free
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