Cotton
A new report from Bloomberg Law shows family farm bankruptcies had already increased by 55% last year compared to 2023, and to start 2025, the number of bankruptcies is already exceeding the same time last year.
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins confirms those payments will be released before the March 21 current deadline in an exclusive interview with Farm Journal on Thursday morning. She also outlined the timing of the $1 billion just announced to combat avian flu.
Agricultural groups said over the weekend they do not support year-end spending package sans economic aid for ag producers.
Damage estimated between $95 billion and $110 billion. Farmers in South Georgia were assessing the damage to the state’s $1 billion cotton crop and $400 million pecan crop now in harvest season.
The Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor is a new survey of nearly 50 economists. Most ag economists agree the next 12 months could produce more financial pressure for agriculture, but their views vary depending on commodity.
Text of the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending package was released early Tuesday morning. The Senate will vote first and intends to pass the measure before Thursday, leaving the House no time to demand changes.
The 44th annual World Ag Expo 2011 will take place Feb. 8 to 10 at the International Agri-Center in Tulare, Calif., with 1,600 exhibitors on 2.6 million sq. ft. of show grounds.
How low and wide can a farmer go? 30,000 seeds per acre, or a lean 20,000, or even a bare-bones 5,000 on 60” rows, and still maintain profit levels?
This year is definitely one that’s going to require a plan that drives your marketing moves. In addition to structure, flexibility is key to capture a run up in prices along the way.
Farmer/Columnist John Phipps writes about the “Thin Green Line.” ...
USDA announced a new tariff aid plan that offers a single payment rate for all commodities.
President Donald Trump signed H.R. 2, the Agriculture Improvement Act, better known as the 2018 Farm Bill, in a ceremony at USDA Thursday afternoon.
Highlights of the Commodity Title of the 2018 farm bill
The farm bill deal includes some key changes to the Commodity Title of the bill, including adjustments sought by farm groups.
Democrats and Republicans said they reached a tentative deal on farm legislation after jettisoning controversial work requirements for food stamp recipients.
Trade tensions between the U.S. and China ratcheted higher after the Asian nation said it will follow through on plans to levy tariffs on a range of American farm goods including soybeans and corn.
President Donald Trump will address farmers regarding his 2019 tariff aid plan.
House Ag Committee Ranking Member Collin Peterson lashes out at Republican farm bill text.
Cotton, grains and oilseeds are the worst-performing commodities this year in the Bloomberg index.
Highlights of USDA’s Weekly Export Sales Report.
Text highlights from USDA’s March 2014 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates.
Steady global economic growth to provide foundation for strong crop demand.
Highlights of USDA’s Weekly Export Sales Report.
Highlights of USDA’s Weekly Export Sales Report.
Highlights of USDA’s Weekly Export Sales Report.