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Expensive eggs
Idaho Ag Today
Skyrocketing egg prices have reached record levels in some places, causing many consumers to wonder why.
Ag Economists Split on Recession and Tariff Threat Leaves Uncertainty
The Agribusiness Update
56% of agricultural economists in the latest Monthly Monitor say U.S. ag ended 2024 in a recession, and the prospect of new tariff disputes when Donald Trump returns to the White House has the global economy in an uncertain position.
U of I and USDA
Idaho Ag Today
In January, University of Idaho agricultural economists told legislators they estimated Idaho’s 22,800 farms and ranches brought in a total of $11.157 billion.
Ag Economists on Recession and Bicentennial Beer
The Agribusiness Update
Over half of the 70 surveyed in Farm Journal’s Monthly Survey of Ag Economists believe the U.S. agriculture economy is in a recession, and to celebrate 200 years of diplomatic relations between Brazil and the U.S., the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil launched the “Bicentennial Beer”.
More Farm Bill Optimism and Candidates Trade Policies Examined
The Agribusiness Update
With regards to a new Farm Bill, Kansas Senator Jerry Moran, a critic of Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow, says he had an optimistic moment after speaking with her recently, and Ag economists have examined the proposed trade policies of the two presidential candidates, and one being floated in Congress.
Trade War with China & Ag and FDA Approves Net-Zero Technology
The Agribusiness Update
A trade war with China could have significant impacts on California agriculture, and FDA’s approval of Elanco’s Bovaer (boe-vair) is another important step toward a net-zero future.
Losses Hurricane Ian and WASDE Report on Grains
The Agribusiness Update
Florida losses from Hurricane Ian are refined, and WASDE Report shows grains off slighlty.
U.S. Ag and China and USDA Meat-Poultry Processing Program
The Agribusiness Update
Can U.S. agriculture stand between China and a war in Taiwan? and USDA funds first round of Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program.
Hurricane Ian Damage Estimates and Bayer to Challenge PCB Decision
The Agribusiness Update
Hurricane Ian damage to Florida crops estimated as much as $1.56 billion dollars, and Bayer set to challenge a $275 million decision for exposure to PCBs.
India Signs Pact for U.S. Soybean Oil and Who Buys U.S. Farmland
The Agribusiness Update
Traders from India sign contracts for U.S. soy oil, and who is buying up U.S. farmland.
Pandemic Lingers in Georgia and Ag Groups Want Chlorpyrifos
The Agribusiness Update
The pandemic effects are lingering in Georgia ag community, and ag groups sue over EPA's proposed revocation of Chlorpyrifos.
White House on Supply Chain and Cattle Fairness Bill Lacking
The Agribusiness Update
A White House "fact sheet" says the bipartisan infrastructure deal WILL improve the supply chain, and the North American Meat Institute says the Grassley-Fischer bill to improve fairness in the cattle market ignores analysis from the nation's leading ag economists.
China Buys U.S. Rice and Wisconsin Still Cheese King
The Agribusiness Update
China buys U.S. rice for the first time, and Wisconsin retains title of top U.S. cheese producer.
Judge Dismisses Arkansas Dicamba Suit, and Crop Insurance
The Agribusiness Update
Judge dismisses Monsanto suit attempting to stop Arkansas ban on dicamba, and Kansas State University ag economists say Trump's 2019 budget cuts for crop insurance could leave some farmers short.
Organic Grain Imports and Beginning Farmers
The Agribusiness Update
Organic Grain Imports Hurt U.S. Growers, and Beginning Farmers Advised
Thanksgiving Meal Savings
Food Forethought
Economists are saying some prices for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner are going to be higher and some are going to be lower.
Sticker Shock
Food Forethought
A person would have had to have been living in a bubble not to know that we would be paying higher prices for meat this year.
AFBF Marketbasket Survey
Food Forethought
Economists say if you're worried about your bacon supply, you shouldn't be.
Declining Corn & Soybean Condition Ratings
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
USDA reporting another significant decline for national corn and soybean condition ratings.