The United States is reaching out to Denmark and other European nations asking if they can export eggs as Americans face surging egg prices, according to Denmark’s egg association. The request from the U.S. Department of Agriculture coincides with a round of new U.S. tariffs on countries, including in Europe, and the threat of more.…… MORE
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Egg Board CEO Talks About High Egg Prices
The egg industry has been watched closely as rising egg prices and shortages in retail stores across the U.S. have drawn negative attention to the industry. Feedstuffs says the supply has gotten short enough that some stores are limiting how many packages of eggs customers can buy at one time, while restaurants are adding extra…… MORE
The Ag Center Commodity Report for Thursday, March 13
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Farm Bureau Commends Move to Provide Clear WOTUS Guidelines
American Farm Bureau Federation issued a news release following the Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement about how EPA will implement the Waters of the United States rule to comply with a U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling. Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall says “Farm Bureau appreciates the Environmental Protection Agency for taking a step toward providing clarity in…… MORE
National Farmers Union Launches Capital Innovation Fund
National Farmers Union launched the Farmers Capital Fund, a $25 million investment initiative dedicated to supporting new companies that accelerate agricultural productivity. In turn, that will help advance the economic success of family farmers and ranchers, who NFU President Rob Larew calls the “backbone of rural America.” By investing in innovative, economically sustainable solutions, the…… MORE
The Ag Center Commodity Report for Tuesday, March 11
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Consumers Worry About Tariffs and Food Prices
Grocery stores and gas pumps are important inflation indicators. While inflationary concerns have been persistent in recent years, the back and forth regarding tariffs on Canada and Mexico, as well as the tariffs on Chinese goods, have prompted additional concerns about prices. Results from the Gardner Food and Agricultural Policy Survey find most consumers across…… MORE
USDA Ordered to Reinstate Over 5,000 Workers
An independent commission says thousands of USDA employees terminated by the Trump Administration will return to their positions for now. The commission said their firing broke the laws that protect career employees from political influence. Bloomberg Law says the Merit Systems Protection Board found reasonable grounds to believe that USDA violated civil service laws when…… MORE
The Ag Center Commodity Report for Thursday, March 6
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BeefTech Producer Summit Talks Cattle Herd Expansion
The beef market outlook, cow herd expansion, the benefits of data collection, and the value of technology in cattle production were highlighted during the BeefTech Producer Summit. Kevin Good of CattleFax spoke about the current state of the U.S. cattle herd and expansion possibilities. He talked about the record-high values during the past month, and…… MORE
