USDA says the value of all farm real estate increased 5% compared to last year. All three broad-based measures of farmer sentiment improved in the July Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.
The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization’s Food Price Index averaged 121.4 points in August, a 2.6-point drop from July, reversing the rebound registered that month.
Building on a robust first half of the year, July pork exports continue to outpace 2022 levels. The U.S. and India resolved their last outstanding dispute at the World Trade Organization.
The Golden State has become a leader in harnessing “Cow Power” to produce renewable fuels and other clean energy. California farmers purchase the most Federal Crop Insurance for Specialty Crops.
USDA data compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation shows BEEF exports were slightly above last August’s large volumes, again surpassing $1 billion in value.
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.