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USDA’s Ag Outlook Forum and Ag Equipment Downward Trend
The new “Dealer Business Outlook and Trends Report” shows a significant drop in optimism in new and used whole goods revenue forecasts, but parts and service forecasts record highs.
USDA’s 2023 Accomplishments and Bayer Wins Roundup Case
Bayer was victorious in a California trial initiated by a man who claimed he’d developed cancer from long-term exposure to the company’s Roundup weed killer.
Not Surprising in 2024 and Biological Push Continues in 2024
Farm Journal and Purdue University’s December Economists’ Monthly Monitor shows views slightly more optimistic than they were a month ago as they talked about what unexpected news headlines they wouldn’t be surprised to see in 2024.
USDA Food Insecurity Data and U.S. Egg Production Higher
U.S. egg production totaled 9.3 billion during November, up 4% from November 2022. Production included just over eight billion table eggs and 1.28 billion hatching eggs.
Crossings to Mexico Reopened & Exports Important for Holiday Treats
USDA’s Foreign Ag Service is reminding us that exports are important to those holiday treats we’ve been enjoying recently.
Oregon Wolves to Colorado and Year-Round E15 Advances
The National Corn Growers Association praised an EPA decision that advances the request of several governors to allow the year-round sales of E15.
E.U. Tariff Suspension Extended and High Ag Prices Continue in 2024
Lingering high prices are expected to take a bigger toll on the economy in 2024. CoBank says the biggest problem for farm margins heading into the new year is the elevated cost of production.
California Water Management and American Farm Bureau’s Role
American Farm Bureau members play an important role in their communities by serving at the local, state, and national levels.
Food Insecurity for Older Americans and Feeding a Growing Population
To better understand how the world agriculture system may grow in response to population increases by 2050, researchers at USDA’s Economic Research Service created a range of scenarios.
California Almond Struggles and December Livestock Outlook Higher
The USDA’s December Livestock Outlook says higher cow slaughter and heavier-than-assumed carcass weights will offset lower fed cattle slaughter in the fourth quarter.