National Cattlemen's Beef Association slams USDA's decision to halt industry reports, raising concerns about transparency and data availability for farmers.
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.
California’s walnut crop is forecasted at 720,000 tons, down by 1% from last year. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the USDA is awarding loans and grants to help provide high-speed internet for rural areas.
**The USDA says export sales of wheat and soybeans rose while corn sales declined during the week ending February 3.
Wheat sales totaled 84,800 metric tons, up 48% from a week earlier, but still down 75% from the four-week average.
Soybean sales rose 46% to 1...
New advertising and marketing programs in different countries have helped almond marketers expand exports despite retaliatory tariffs in China and other countries.
Holiday blues, Export sales were delayed and a number of cancellations. Congressional leaders trying to reach a budget deal before the deadline next Friday.
Ag committees are sorting through dozens of requests for increased Farm Bill funding. USDA reports corn and soybean export sales were above most pre-report estimates, while wheat sales were below expectations.