…military, women took on expanded responsibilities to keep farms operating and help sustain the nation’s food supply. An installment of Mark Oppold’s American Agriculture History Minute, sponsored by AgriLiquid, examines…
Dairy Industry Faces Questions About How Long Export Growth Can Continue
…demand for U.S. dairy products have created opportunities, he cautions that producers and industry leaders should be prepared for changing market conditions. “We’ve seen tremendous growth in milk supply. We’ve…
Global Blueberry Production Could Increase by 1 Million Tons by 2030
…and operating costs. Logistics will also remain important as blueberries move through the supply chain. Maintaining fruit quality and getting product to buyers efficiently can influence returns, particularly as production…
Supply and Demand Shaped Early American Agriculture
…to face throughout American agricultural history: when supply increases faster than demand, prices can decline. Increased Cotton Supply Put Pressure on Prices The historical effects of expanding cotton production were…
Early American Pioneers and the Loss of Soil Fertility
…Fertility Was Exhausted Newly cultivated land could initially support agricultural production through its existing supply of nutrients and organic matter. But repeated cultivation without adequate practices to replenish soil fertility…
Potato Breeders Focus on Reducing Tuber Damage and Improving Marketable Yield
…applied more broadly. Improving the Share of Potatoes That Reach the Market The overall goal is to increase marketable yield by reducing damage and improving quality throughout the supply chain….
Beef Prices Rise at Grocery Stores While Cattle Producer Prices Fall
…cattle producers receive lower prices, consumers may not see an immediate decrease at the meat counter. The costs added throughout the supply chain help explain why retail beef prices do…
Agricultural Groups Warn Immigration Enforcement Is Disrupting Food Production
…supply chain, particularly during critical production periods when farms and processing facilities depend on consistent access to workers. Agricultural employers argue that experienced immigrant employees play an important role in…
Westward Expansion Shaped Early American Farming
…provided additional food and other useful resources. A typical farm might include a few chickens, a hog or two, a cow and perhaps some sheep. These animals helped supply the…
Kyle Kirkland Targets Water, Agriculture and Costs
…believes the Central Valley’s agricultural importance is not adequately reflected in its political representation. California’s food production supports the state’s economy and contributes to the nation’s food supply, making agricultural…
Medgene and FFAR Partner to Develop New World Screwworm Vaccine for Cattle
…livestock industries. That potential impact extends beyond individual animal losses. A serious outbreak could create additional costs for livestock producers and affect the broader supply chain through animal health management,…
Beef Imports Fall Short of Expectations, With Little Impact on Grocery Prices
…impact,” Speer said. He compared the complexity of adjusting the beef supply chain to turning a large ship, emphasizing that changes in supply take time to move through the system…
EPA Proposal Would Restore 770 Million Renewable Fuel Credits
…associated with small refinery exemptions, ensuring that waived blending obligations do not reduce the overall amount of renewable fuel required in the U.S. transportation fuel supply. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin…
Fall Berry Supplies Expected to Increase as Demand Grows
…Any resulting supply limitations could affect the overall availability of berries as the season progresses. These regional differences will be important for retailers and other industry members as they plan…