…supply demands for pork, soybeans, and wine. Certainly, trade with Latin American countries can take up the slack. What would the United States do with 33 percent of its soybean…
Canada Approves Bayer Acquisition of Monsanto, with Conditions
…in Canada’s agricultural sector. Following a review of the sale, the Bureau concluded that the merger would substantially lessen and prevent competition in Canada with respect to the supply of…
Agri View: Changing to a More Profitable Crop
…the easiest thing to do because pecan tree seedlings, the variety he wants to plant, are not in abundant supply. It may take several years to find that many seedling…
Brazil Trucker Strike Disrupting Ag Exports
The Brazilian trucker strike has officially disrupted supply and exports of farm products from one of the biggest ag exporting countries in the world. A Reuters report says Brazil is…
Nation’s Number Two Milk Processor Continues to Close Plants
Dean Foods, the nation’s number-two milk producer behind Nestle, continues to shutter businesses in cost-cutting moves. Milk Business Dot Com says supply-and-demand economics appears to be the driving force behind…
Beef Supply Facing Mounting Market Pressures
A recent report from Rabobank shows dryness in the south is pointing towards tightening of beef supplies. The Rabobank Beef Quarterly report shows beef cow slaughter numbers are up ten…
Brazil Truck Drivers Quit Working Because of High Diesel Prices
…vote on tax cuts that truckers say are needed before they’ll end the protests that threaten grain exports, industrial output, and even fuel supply at airports and gasoline stations. The…
California Citrus Industry Has Substantial Economic Impact
…of citrus production totaled $3.4 billion for the 2016-17 season. There was also some additional economic activity that came from companies that supply goods and services to the citrus industry,…
USDA Announces Streamlined Purchase Program to Supply Nutrition Assistance Programs with American Farm Products
$177.4 million in Commodity Purchases Announced U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach announced up to $177.4 million in purchases for nutrition assistance programs…
Clover Creek Bridge Crossing
…fencing and livestock water facilities. Livestock management requires year ‘round access to check animals, water supply, fencing, and rotate grazing. This access was denied by lack of creek passage during…
Farmers Union Wants Immediate Action on E15 Waiver
…fuel supply. EPA has been actively working on allowing year-round use of E15 since October of 2017, plus, President Trump committed to allowing an E15 waiver earlier this year. However,…
$2.5 Million Available to Improve Agricultural Water Efficiency in California
…of six water/irrigation districts in California. This partnership combines on-farm conservation enhancements, through NRCS’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program, with water-supply infrastructure upgrades, funded through Reclamation’s WaterSmart program. Funding decisions for…
New ‘Got Jobs?’ Campaign Demonstrates Dairy’s Substantial Impact on US Economy, States and Local Communities
…and many others throughout the food supply chain at GotDairyJobs.org. Dairy Delivers℠ The U.S. dairy products industry supports nearly 3 million workers, generates more than $39 billion in direct wages…
Sometimes Old Technology is the Best Solution
…Hadwick and Pearce Flournoy checking the inlet at the spring. Tom Hill and Pearce Flournoy explaining how the system works. Water flows from the supply reservoir down the drive pipe…