Landowners told the USDA they’ll take 1.7 million acres out of the long-term Conservation Reserve and put it back into crop production, betting on profits from sky-high commodity prices.
The United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization says its Food Price Index set a record in March. The index averaged 159.3 points, up almost 18 points from February.
California’s anticipated tomato production shrank last year due to water shortages and higher production costs, according to farmers. Consumption of fluid cow’s milk has been trending downward.
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U.S. imports of potatoes and potato products for the marketing year ending June 30th increased by 12% in fresh weight equivalent volume and 16% in value, compared to the previous year.
Public spending for agricultural research has remained flat for the past decade, and a new report says that threatens the nation’s future agricultural productivity.
The USDA’s Farmers to Families Food Box Program has distributed more than 75 million food boxes in support of American farmers and families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.