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Sugar Leaders Meeting In Colorado This Week
Sugar Leaders Meeting In Colorado This Week
Sugar Leaders Meeting In Colorado This Week
Leaders from the U.S. sugar industry are meeting in Colorado this week for the 37th annual International Sweetener Symposium.  The Symposium is an annual event hosted by the American Sugar Alliance. “We know that rising input costs and inflation are top of mind for our growers right now," said Dr. Rob Johan...
USDA: 2021 Wheat Acreage Up
USDA: 2021 Wheat Acreage Up
USDA: 2021 Wheat Acreage Up
For the past couple of years, the USDA has reported fewer and fewer wheat acres planted nationwide. Much of the reduction is blamed on low wheat prices. In 2020 all-wheat acreage hit 44.3 million acres, the lowest on record in over 100 years ...
USDA Takes A Look At What Farmers Can Expect Into 2021
USDA Takes A Look At What Farmers Can Expect Into 2021
USDA Takes A Look At What Farmers Can Expect Into 2021
Farmers, like many others, were very happy to say goodbye to 2020. But what can they expect into 2021? Gary Crawford takes a look back, and a look forward. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...
Farm Production Numbers Expected To Drop
Farm Production Numbers Expected To Drop
Farm Production Numbers Expected To Drop
The USDA said last week there are a variety of reasons that this year's net cash farm income is expected to increase $24.7 billion. One help for the farmer's bottom line, this year's $5 billion dollar drop in farm production expenses. USDA's Chief Economist, Rob Johannson, added farmers farmers paid pay higher amounts for some items in 2020 ...
USDA Predicting Large Surplus In FY21
USDA Predicting Large Surplus In FY21
USDA Predicting Large Surplus In FY21
USDA's new trade forecast for Fiscal year 2021 is for a $16 billion increase in agricultural exports compared to this last season, possibly up to a $152 billion of exports. In addition, "We are seeing an increase in exports of agricultural goods as well," noted USDA's Chief Economist, Rob Johannson ...
Johannson Breaks Down Net Farm Income
Johannson Breaks Down Net Farm Income
Johannson Breaks Down Net Farm Income
Despite lower commodity prices and the ongoing pandemic, farmers may end up with higher incomes this year. "Net farm income now is forecast at $102.7 billion dollars, up almost 23% from last year," said USDA Chief Economist, Rob Johannson ...
How Could The Global GDP Impact U.S. Ag Exports
How Could The Global GDP Impact U.S. Ag Exports
How Could The Global GDP Impact U.S. Ag Exports
Typically, the Gross Domestic Product, better known as the GDP, grows every year, but not in fiscal year 2020. Global GDP is expected to be down by about 5% from 2019, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. But according to USDA chief economist Rob Johannson, this is a bounce back year ...
USDA Lowers Milk Production Forecast
USDA Lowers Milk Production Forecast
USDA Lowers Milk Production Forecast
USDA has lowered its July estimate for milk production in 2020. "Of course we saw a lot of processing issues at the beginning of the year as a result of Coronavirus and producers have been backing off production," said USDA Chief Economist, Rob Johansson ...

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