…improve our competitiveness and profitability.” The report covers trends like economic pressures at the meat case, noting that while many are seeking less expensive cuts at the meat case, others…
USDA Continues Investments to Support Beginning Farmers
…dependent on the first 10 years in the industry. Providing access to resources drastically improves the likelihood for an operation to have long-term profitability and sustainability. “This investment will benefit…
First Round of Meat Industry Investments Announced
…squeeze on farmers, ranchers, and consumers while corporate monopolies rake in record profits. Today’s announcement is another step toward putting control and profitability back in the hands of farmers, ranchers,…
USDA Says Farm Profits to Reach Near-Record High in 2022
…of farm sector profitability that incorporates noncash items, including inventory changes, economic depreciation, and gross rental income. Both cash receipts and expenses are forecast to increase. Cash receipts for farm…
Rep. Thompson on Priorities for Agriculture, Climate
…production efficiency and profitability,” he said. “Second principle is you can’t have a healthier environment without a healthier economy. That is the fatal flaw of many proposals that have been…
Secretary Vilsack on Ukraine
…today. So, how do you keep that in mind as you try to maintain profitability for producers, and you try to encourage more production to satisfy the humanitarian need and…
Carrier Consolidation A Factor in Exorbitant Shipping Costs
…RaboAgrifinance, Roland Fumasi explained that ocean carriers suffered a period of more than a decade struggling with profitability issues. The initial impact of COVID had a compounding affect, also having…
Nearly $20 Million Available for Value-Added Producer Grant Program
…are intended to support the development of new products, increase marketing opportunities, and expand profitability with value-added activities. Two types of grants are available under the VAPG program. Planning grants…
Almond Update: Strategic Retreat Helps Refocus Industry Efforts and Priorities
…driving global demand. The second, supporting a favorable trade and regulatory environment and then the third pillar, maximizing industry efficiency and profitability.” Approximately 30 people were on hand for the…
USDA Updates 2021 Farm Income Forecast
…a broader measure of farm sector profitability that incorporates noncash items, including changes in inventories, economic depreciation, and gross rental income. At that level, net farm income would be 24.2…
USDA Announces Agricultural Outlook Forum Theme and Program
…“I look forward to discussing with sector leaders how we can work on climate smart solutions that will improve the profitability and resilience of agricultural producers and open new market…
USDA Emphasizes Commitment to Climate at COP26
…agricultural producers. Now is the time to address this.” Vilsack also told conference attendees that the U.S. can lead the way with investments in climate-smart solutions that improve the profitability…
Nearly $150 Million Being Invested in 15 Sustainable Agriculture Projects
…science and research and climate-smart solutions that feed and nourish families, improve the profitability and resilience of producers, improve forest health, while creating new income opportunities, and building wealth that…
Farmer-led Coalition Advancing $100/acre Climate Policy Plan
…of implementing a new practice.” The organization is advancing the policy plan, that will ensure that climate policy does not negatively affect farmer profitability. RIPE payments would surpass the full…