Egg prices up, and California law may push higher – or not
Higher prices should help producers capture more profits in the coming months, as consumers show some willingness to pay more per dozen eggs. And egg production in the Midwest and South is likely to expand as the California laying flock shows some consolidation.
Early registration for Commodity Classic’s 20th year ends Jan. 15
With about six weeks left to go, the 20th edition of Commodity Classic – the nation’s largest farmer-led, farmer-focused convention and trade show – is expected to be a record-breaker, with early registration ending Jan. 15 and hotels booking fast, according to officials.
‘Shoo’ whistles only good at relieving buyers of cash
Earlier this month was Weird-Acting Wildlife Week for me. Just about the time I think I have seen everything, I see something from the wildlife kingdom that leaves me flabbergasted.
Ohio EPA grant targets reducing runoff through use of manure
The Ohio State University Extension Service will receive a $42,000 Ohio EPA grant for a project designed to benefit crops and reduce runoff. It will do this by changing how farmers use manure on growing fields in the late spring and early summer.
U of I economist: Five ways to conserve cash for 2015
Ag economist Gary Schnitkey of University of Illinois advises farmers to tighten their belts when planning 2015's budget, and he suggests crop producers plan to conserve cash flows as part of a total reevaluation of their family living expenditures, in light of lower projected gross farm revenues in 2015.
Second beef checkoff barred by ag riders to spending bill
The omnibus appropriations bill signed Dec. 15 received a mixed response from farm groups, who both declared wins and decried losses in the legislation funding government activities for fiscal year 2015. Among the riders included is one that advises the USDA not to implement an additional beef checkoff. Tom Vilsack had been considering a second checkoff that would have been administered more directly through the USDA.
Illinois already seeing benefits in selling ag products to Cuba
If President Barack Obama is successful in easing longstanding trade sanctions against Cuba, there could be a benefit for farmers in the United States. Already, more Illinois farm products such as grain are getting into Cuba through the Illinois Cuba Working Group from a joint venture struck between several organizations less than two years ago.
Ohio EPA grant targets reducing runoff through use of manure
Ohio State University Extension will receive a $42,000 Ohio EPA grant for a project designed to benefit crops and reduce runoff. It will do this by changing how farmers use manure on growing fields in the late spring and early summer
Illinois beef producers to vote on checkoff’s return
In about two months, for Illinois producers, it will be “Beef. It’s What’s On the Ballot.” Supporters of reinstating a 50 cents per-head statewide checkoff program learned earlier this month the Illinois Department of Agriculture has approved conducting an election in February to determine whether the fee will be reinstated next year.
Illinois beef producers to vote on checkoff’s return
In about two months, for Illinois producers, it will be “Beef. It’s What’s On the Ballot.” Supporters of reinstating a 50 cents per-head statewide checkoff program learned earlier this month the Illinois Department of Agriculture has approved conducting an election in February to determine whether the fee will be reinstated next year.
