Plans May Change for Hog Producers

Taylor HillmanCattle, General

Hog producers several weeks ago indicated they were going to have fewer sows farrow over the next six months, but the new USDA corn stocks and plantings reports may change…

USDA March Prices Report

Taylor HillmanGeneral

The USDA agricultural prices report for March is out and shows, on average, both crops and livestock products selling for more than last year, but there are some exceptions. Gary…

AgNeTVideo Report: Fresno Food Expo

Taylor HillmanAgNeTVideo, General

…products, it was an opportunity for the producers to meet new buyers. Next year’s food expo is already scheduled. It will be held in July, to accommodate more of the…

USDA Outlook for Rice

Taylor HillmanGeneral

Producing more than 2-million tons of rice every year, California is the nation’s second top rice producing state. Now the latest USDA outlook for rice producers has prospects looking stronger…

USDA Working on Crop Insurance Problems

Taylor HillmanGeneral

…says USDA is working on problems with specialty crop insurance. At a House Agriculture Committee hearing this week, he discussed efforts to improve the safety net for specialty crop producers….

Vilsack to Congress: Ag Research Necessary

Taylor HillmanGeneral

…he says, will be in food production and economic strength. He told the House Ag Committee that putting money into agricultural research means more than just helping crops and livestock….

Deadlines Near for Crop Insurance Policies

Taylor HillmanGeneral

February 28 and March 15 are the latest deadlines for producers to sign up for, or modify their existing, crop insurance policies. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or Download…

Better Safety Rating for U.S. Beef

Taylor HillmanCattle

…he’s very pleased with the decision, and that it’s a significant achievement for American beef producers and businesses. Vilsack says the new lower risk category will mean more exports for…

Risk Management Strategies for Farmers

Taylor HillmanGeneral

An ag industry leader says producers can protect themselves by building in risk management strategies in their operations. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…

Avoid Costly Exporting Mistakes

Taylor HillmanGeneral

…the series on exporting, presented by the Center for International Trade Development, growers and producers learned how to avoid serious mistakes when starting an exporting business. John A. Leitner, President…