by external | Aug 14, 2020
– U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced, on August 11, that additional commodities are covered by the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) in response to public comments and data. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is...
by external | Aug 14, 2020
Don Shurley, UGA Professor Emeritus of Cotton Economics – This week’s USDA numbers were an unfavorable surprise to the market. Prices fell as a result. Production numbers were based on conditions as of August 1. The numbers do not reflect events, good...
by external | Jul 31, 2020
Don Shurley, UGA Professor Emeritus of Cotton Economics New crop December futures made its run to near 65 cents a couple of weeks ago. That rally was fueled by US crop conditions/concerns and strong export shipments. Price has since trended down—hammered by 2...
by external | Jul 31, 2020
Source: FDACS News Release July 28, 2020 The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is continuing to warn Floridians about unsolicited packages of seeds received through the mail. The seed packets, which may arrive unexpectedly in packages...
by external | Jul 24, 2020
Source: Sunbelt Ag Expo news release North America’s Premier Farm Show, the Sunbelt Ag Expo, has provided a venue for the agricultural industry to conduct business for 42 years. For the first time, since its beginnings in 1978, the gates at Spence Field will not open...
