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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Monday, November 11, 2024
Farm input costs are likely to remain at elevated levels well after commodity prices come off their historic highs, and farm bill programs could provide only limited help, economists warned lawmakers Thursday.
The California Rice Commission and Sacramento Valley growers see the emergency grants as a lifeline to the many small agricultural businesses supporting farmers.
Farmers throughout the United States said they are worried skyrocketing diesel prices will cut into their profits this year, even as some of them benefit from booming commodity markets.
Lots of eyes in agriculture will be on the Supreme Court Monday when the court is expected to announce whether to accept a petition submitted by Bayer that is backed by dozens of farm groups, conservative legal foundations and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
As U.S. growers look for more crops that can withstand extreme drought, a South American staple is emerging as a potential option. But growing quinoa presents some challenges that need to be resolved before producers can adopt it into their rotations at scale.