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WEBOrganic sales have seen steady growth Eggs recalled because of possible salmonella contamination. Farmers' Advance is the leading agriculture publication for Michigan, Ohio and Indiana.
Here comes the 2024 Farm Bill, there goes any 2024 reforms
WEBMay 15, 2024 · The House and Senate Ag committees released their versions of the 2024 Farm Bill, which will cost $1.5 trillion and affect food, farm and rural policies. The author questions whether the bill addresses the changing climate, trade, ethanol and rural issues, or just perpetuates the status quo.
How farming is changing - Farmers' Advance
WEBJan 22, 2024 · She answered readily, “Every farmer I talk with is certain that farming is changing. Look at the demographics. Large farms are getting bigger, but fewer, and the number of small sustainable type farm operations is increasing.”. “Please explain that,” I went on. “Well,” she said, “Take the Practical Farmers of Iowa as an example.
USDA's proposed milk pricing changes could reduce farm milk prices
WEB2 days ago · The 2025 average was estimated at 48.50 cents per pound. The 2024 Class III milk price was projected to average $19.45 per cwt., up $1.05 from last month’s estimate, and compares to $17.02 in 2023 and $21.96 in 2022. The 2025 average was estimated at $19.60, up 95 cents from a month ago.
US milk production continues to sputter - Farmers' Advance
WEBJul 31, 2024 · Lee Mielke. Farmers' Advance. 0:03. 0:48. U.S. milk production continues to sputter thanks to bird flu, a shortage of replacement heifers and scorching high temperatures. The Agriculture Department’s latest preliminary data shows June output at 18.77 billion pounds, down 1.0% from June 2023, the 12th consecutive month output was below a year ago.
US agriculture exports continue to slide - farmersadvance.com
WEBSep 11, 2024 · Estimates now show that “U.S. agricultural imports in FY 2025 are forecast at $212.0 billion, or $8.0 billion higher than revised FY 2024 estimates…”. Meanwhile, ag exports continue to fall: “U.S. agricultural exports in FY 2025 are forecast at $169.5 billion, down $4.0 billion from the revised forecast of FY 2024,” noted USDA.
Landowners score monumental victory in pipeline battle
WEB2 days ago · LIFE. Landowners score monumental victory in pipeline battle. Amanda Radke. Farmers' Advance. There is a groundswell of support arising from rural communities in the Northern Plains and the Midwest, where a multi-state pipeline is proposed to plow through — busting up communities, tearing up fields …
USDA makes it easier for American farmers to grow food
WEBJul 27, 2022 · WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Biden Administration announced additional steps it’s taking to support U.S. farmers in their work to stabilize food prices and feed Americans and the world amidst continuing challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain disruptions, and the invasion of Ukraine by Russia.
2022 was another record year for U.S. farm exports
WEBFinal 2022 trade data released earlier this week by the Commerce Department shows that U.S. agricultural exports increased 11%, or $19.5 billion, from the previous record set in 2021.“This second consecutive year of record-setting agricultural exports, coupled with a record $160.5 billion in net farm income in 2022, demonstrates the success ...
August crop reports: Rain makes lower 2024/25 prices - Farmers' …
WEBAug 18, 2024 · For 2024/25, USDA sees all U.S. wheat prices averaging $5.70 per bu., or about $1.25 less per bu. than a year ago. Rain also makes sugar, both cane sugar in the Deep South – principally Florida, Texas and Louisiana – and beet sugar in the High North, mostly in Minnesota and North Dakota. Collectively, USDA estimates total 2024/25 sugar ...