Lack of profitability on dairies, the No. 1 consumer of alfalfa and other forages, has depressed demand for hay, dragging down prices that had reached record-high levels two years ago,…
Wheat Industry Applauds End to Japan’s Wheat Import Suspension
…the profitability of U.S. wheat producers and their customers.” USW activities are made possible through producer checkoff dollars managed by 19 state wheat commissions and cost-share funding provided by USDA’s…
USDA Sharply Revises Farm Income Forecasts
…of profitability, however, since it does not account for noncash income changes, including adjustments in farm inventory, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and capital consumption. The 4.2 percent decline expected in…
Less Profitability For Farmers This Year
USDA’s latest Farm Income Forecast reveals ag producers are expected to be less profitable in 2016 than the previous year. Farmers This Year…
Wal-Mart donated $1 Million for Conservation Efforts by Rice Farmers
…with conservation practices. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Ducks Unlimited More rice producers will have the opportunity to increase sustainability and profitability on their farms…
Specialty Crop Research and Extension Investments
…production and profitability; developing new production innovations and technologies; and developing methods to respond to food safety hazards. Grants being announced today, by state, include: University of Arkansas at Pine…
UCCE Helps Hmong Farmers Weather Drought
…water savings, Dahlquist-Willard said. “This can make a huge difference for the profitability of a small farm,” she said. The application requires energy bills from the previous growing season, a…
Farm Lending Needs Remain High
…to repay loans in amid tight profit margins. Despite the slight declines in loan performance and heightened risk, however, profitability at agricultural banks generally has remained strong, according to the…
Adama Reports Strong Volume Growth, Increased Profits
…marked growth in all profit and profitability metrics compared to the parallel period last year. The Company reported adjusted gross profit of $296m, which reflects an increase of 0.7 percentage…
2016 Trends in Agricultural Land & Lease Values
…values…one of the key factors driving the increase in land values – record farm profitability – has fundamentally changed in 2016.” The Trends in Agricultural Land & Lease Values includes…
Agri View: Weather Losses
…production, education, and research involve seizing opportunities to avoid economic damages and decline in food quality, minimize threats posed by climate stress, and in some cases increase profitability. Read more….
Factors Impacting Cost of Production
…of the farm economy from the perspective of the subcommittee. Members heard from witnesses who provided insight into different programs and policies impacting farm efficiency, productivity, and profitability. “The cost…
Aquaculture Research
…Research program focuses on projects that directly address major challenges to the U.S. aquaculture industry. Results of projects supported by this program are intended to help improve the profitability of…
Commodity Classic Underway
…are going to affect your bottom line. How new technology and innovation can impact your profitability and production. So take full advantage of the educational sessions offered throughout Commodity Classic….