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2021 Florida Strawberry Yields and Demand Show Promise for Growth
As strawberry harvesting season is currently underway in Florida, yields have been strong, thanks to good weather and ideal temperatures.…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act to Aid Export Ailments
House approval of The Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 is a key step in strengthening U.S. ag exports. While…
Farmland Values Keep Increasing: Iowa Up 29%
Iowa farmland value has increased 29% since last year, according to the latest annual land value survey from Iowa State…
Immense Precipitation this Week Could to Lead to Drought Relief in Western U.S.
Much-needed precipitation hitting the western U.S. this week is welcomed news for drought-impacted farmers and ranchers. The U.S. Drought Monitor…
New USDA Spot Market Program to Dispurse $50 Million to Pandemic-Impacted Hog Farmers
Hog farmers who were forced to sell at pandemic-depressed prices on the spot market last summer may soon be eligible…
Volatility Seen in Spring Wheat Markets
As the new year approaches, spring wheat has shown more volatility, with bids ranging from $9.90 to $10.13 on a…
Nitrogen Demand Expected to Increase in 2022, Along with Already-Record High Prices
The cost of fertilizer is expected to increase in 2022 despite record-high costs plaguing growers all of 2021, according to…
White House Says Meat Packers Hold Responsibility for Rising Grocery Costs
An analysis featuring National Economic Council Director Brian Deese and published by The White House suggests that America’s large meat…
Iowa Governor Announces $100 Million in Water Quality and Conservation Investment
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced a $100 million investment in water infrastructure and conservation practices. Breaking down the investment, Gov.…
December WASDE Report Shows Minimal Change, No Surprises
The latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report released Dec. 9 revealed very few surprises, characteristic of the December USDA report.