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Pork industry gets lift from tax reform
Hog Outlook: Tax law changes could result in higher pork consumption.By Chris HurtWill Rogers said: “Never blame a legislative body for not doing anything. When they do nothing, they don’t hurt...
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How will a drier U.S. affect beef cow inventory?
Drought conditions may hamper beef herd expansion.By Scott BrownA larger percentage of land and pastures are too dry relative to last year.For the first few weeks of 2018, about 36% of U.S. land has...
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More than enough beef in 2018
Farm Business: Large beef supplies could pressure cattle prices this year. By Jim MintertUSDA released its annual Cattle Inventory Report at the end of January. The report confirmed that although the...
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Regenerative Organic Certification label takes root
The goals of certification include growing soil organic matter and alleviating climate change effects.Move over, USDA Organic Program. Regenerative Organic Certification has higher standards. Years of...
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New grain marketing system would free tech
Some people believe foreign countries are determining too much about cropping practices on U.S. farms. Sen. Todd Young came to Tom and Karen McKinney’s Tipton, Ind., farm to hear what farmers and ag...
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Wanted: Specialty mushroom growers
Cornell University Small Farms Program seeks Northeast grower input for lucrative mushroom enterprises.You may not think of growing specialty mushrooms on logs, in barns, high tunnels or greenhouses as...
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Prices low, times tough, but not repeat of 1980s
Kansas Frontier Farm Credit VP says low, stable interest rates and a much better debt ratio have farmers in better shape than in the 1980s.Prices are down and times are tough for farmers and ranchers,...
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Ted McKinney bullish on Central American trade
The USDA undersecretary for trade says other countries recognize that the U.S. offers quality, safe ag products in ample quantities. USDA Undersecretary for Trade Ted McKinney compared trade deals to...
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Milk prices rising slowly
Dairy Outlook: Dairy economist says the Class III price rose 90 cents between February and March to $14.30.Improved domestic sales and dairy exports have helped to strengthen milk prices, reports Bob...
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Higher feed costs affect pork profits
Hog Outlook: An increase in expected production costs shifts the profit scenario to breakeven, at best. By Chris HurtPork production costs have dropped for the past five years, but that downward trend...
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Will a trade war affect milk prices?
About 20% of the milk solids exported out of the U.S. last year went to China.Nate Donnay, director of dairy market insight for INTL FCStone Financial Inc.’s FCM Division, says dairy producers are...
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Market signals demand for quality beef
Beef Outlook: Cattle producers finally see a premium for calves through the market chain.By Scott BrownMarkets function best when consumers can communicate to producers about what they want and expect...
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U.S. meat industry depends on exports
Farm Business: Exports of U.S. meat products have played a big role in growth of the meat industry over time. By Jim MintertGrowth in the trade of animal products has been quite dramatic since the...
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Sorghum trade falls victim to China-U.S. trade spat
China imposes duties on sorghum effective April 18, 2018.by Megan Durisin and Jeff WilsonWhen China slapped import duties on U.S. sorghum this week, it targeted an annual trade flow worth almost $1...
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Cash or credit? Choice brings in more market ‘lettuce’
Adopting credit technology is a win-win for farmers and customers.Cash may still be king with Eve Kaplan-Walbrecht of the Garden of Eve Organic Farm and Market. But adopting point-of-sale technology at...
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Class III milk could hit $16 by August
Dairy Outlook: U.S. dairy exports are rising, which should help milk prices. Milk prices continue to recover slowly. The Class III price for April ended up at $14.50 per cwt, compared to $14.22 for...
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Australia makes its move in global beef market
Beef production outside the U.S. is on the rise, creating export pressure.By Scott BrownUSDA recently released its twice-per-year look at international beef markets, and projections for 2018 show the...
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Pork outlook weakens with Chinese tariff talk
Hog Outlook: Here’s a look at life after tariff issues in 2018.By Chris HurtThank goodness for the spring recovery in hog prices. The year started out with a bang as hog prices ran higher than the...
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Gotham Greens grows into metro Baltimore
Brooklyn, N.Y., ag tech startup expands its urban greenhouse system to Maryland.If your mental image of urban agriculture is of a food plot or garden between city buildings, you won’t recognize Gotham...
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Track on-farm research on soybean yield-limiting factors
On-Farm Network to keep tabs on soybean yield-limiting factors across Pennsylvania. You still may be planting soybeans. But now’s the time to start tracking what’s being found on Pennsylvania farms...
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