…provides participants with rental payments and cost-share assistance. Landowners enter into contracts that last between 10 and 15 years. “We have seen record demand to participate in this important program,”…
Agri View: Population Growth Challenges
…consideration. For instance. How much more energy will we need? At least forty-five percent more according to one study. That appears to be as practical as the demand for food…
River Infrastructure Major Concern for Corn Farmers
…demand being made on the system upgrading the navigational efficiency of these waterways is a priority for corn farmers and NCGA, especially when most of our prospective customers are now…
U.S. Coffee Demand Growing
…winning beverage as the U.S. has turned away from soft drinks.” The Organization says worldwide, the global demand for coffee is expected to slow because of sluggish economic growth in…
Ag Mega-Mergers Delayed
…whether to clear the deal unconditionally, or open an in-depth investigation, which would last several more months and likely lead the EU to demand concessions. One analyst expects the deal…
Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook
…demand for relatively low-priced meat protein. Cattle/Beef: August placement of cattle on feed was up 15 percent from the same period last year but, the cattle market continues to confound…
Sugar and Sweeteners Outlook
…155,000-STRV increase from the August World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE), as raised sugarbeet production prospects outweigh reductions in sugarcane production. Total import projections are increased by 27,000 STRV…
Rabobank Says Pork Export Pace is Slowing
…weaker and managing excess supply will be the key to success. Low production and higher seasonal demand will mean higher pork prices in China. This will provide support to import…
Promoting the Taste of America in India
…new buying opportunities. As demand spikes during the fall festival season for specialty and high-value foods such as chocolates, nuts, dried and fresh fruits, cakes, confectionary items and fruit juices,…
Funding for Organic Agriculture Research, Education-Extension Projects
…this sector meet growing consumer demand.” Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy OREI funds high-priority research, education and extension projects that enhance the ability of producers and processors who have already adopted organic…
China Takes Steps to Increase Demand for Domestic Corn
China will end auctions from its state corn reserves to increase new-crop corn buys, according to the National Grain Trade Center. China has sold around 20 million metric tons of…
Final Rule for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program
…waterfowl, shorebirds and amphibians. The demand for ACEP funds continues to be high, with 70 percent of applications for the wetland component and 30 percent for the agricultural easement component….
More Than $62.5 Million to Support Specialty Crop Production
…as specialty crops. The projects include research, agricultural extension activities, and programs to increase demand and address the needs of America’s specialty crop industry. AMS Administrator Elanor Starmer made the…
USDA China Office Expects Record Imports for Soybeans
…metric tons from last year. Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today reports a recovery in swine production and steady growth in the poultry sector has boosted demand for feed and protein…