…earnings in many countries were depressing supply even as demand grows around two percent annually, according to Reuters. Rabobank last month forecast a 2017-18 global coffee deficit of 6.1 million…
Rice Growers Eager to Enter Chinese Market
…opening a new market, it takes time.” Once shipments arrive in the Chinese market the demand will be substantial. Over the past 10 years, China has been increasing their rice…
Heat-Tolerant Broccoli for the Future
…Heat-tolerant broccoli will expand future growth possibilities, helping to meet the demand for this nutritious vegetable. Total U.S. annual broccoli consumption (fresh and frozen) grew from about 1 pound per…
Bacon and Chicken Up, OJ Too
…per dozen potatoes, down 2 percent to $2.68 for a 5-pound bag “Supply and demand for chicken breasts are tight, which is why retail prices are higher,” Newton said. In…
New Zealand Triples U.S. DDGS Purchases
…market is currently small, these sales represent the potential for demand growth. A spokesperson with USGC says: “We expect to see strong demand for U.S. DDGS into this market in…
2017 California Prune Harvest Returns to Typical Levels
…normal size harvest that will help meet consumer and trade demand.” The 2017 harvest started slightly later than usual and will likely conclude by mid-September. Zea adds that growers are…
California Avocados Delicate Relationship With NAFTA
…their nutritional value. “U.S. consumption, per capita, increased an average of 10 percent over the last 10, 12, 15 years,” said Melban. With an increasing demand for avocados from either…
Pecan Pies at Risk Following Hurricane Irma
…News reports that while pecans are a niche crop, the nuts are often associated with holiday desserts, and they’re among Georgia’s top agricultural commodities. Prices were already at the highest…
Almond Harvest Continues, Postharvest Irrigation Importance
…the location and weather, almond trees can require between 12 to 15 inches of water during the post-harvest period of mid-August to early November. The biggest demand from trees comes…
American Biofuels Producers Demand U.S. Government Respond to Brazilian Tariff
…between our two countries to expand global ethanol demand and trade. President Trump has been a strong supporter of America’s biofuels producers, and decisive action to defend this crucial domestic…
National Acorn Squash Day
Cathy Isom tells you about a national food holiday for one hardy vegetable that will have you thinking about winter. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. National Acorn…
Honeybees and Beer
…the craft beer industry has been buzzing, literally, to meet the heavy demand for new and unique concepts and flavors. And for some types of brews, honeybees are starting to…
NAFTA Round Two Concludes in Mexico City
…unbelievable to finish a deal by December. The U.S. took aim at Canada ‘s dairy supply and demand management system over the weekend. While negotiators have made some progress, they…
National Chicken Council to EPA: Reduce RFS Targets
…used in the fuel supply, create inappropriate artificial demand for corn in ethanol markets, incentivize inefficient overproduction of corn-based ethanol, and needlessly drive up corn prices for broiler chicken companies…