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California’s Irrigation Varies by Crop
Amber Waves, July 06, 2015Farmers in California grow a wide variety of crops using off-farm surface water, groundwater, and to a limited extent, on-farm surface water. Differences in the source of irrigation water play a major role in how vulnerable different crops are to shortfalls in surface water supplies due to drought. Farmers of different crops also have differing levels of investment in irrigation technologies.
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Feed Outlook: July 2015
FDS-15G, July 14, 2015The July 2015 Feed Outlook report contains projections for the 2014/15 U.S. and global feed markets based on the most current World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates.
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Oil Crops Outlook: July 2015
OCS-15G, July 14, 2015The June 2015 Oil Crops Outlook analyzes the major changes and events in the world market for oilseeds and oilseed products.
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Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook: July 2015
LDPM-253, July 16, 2015The Livestock, Dairy, & Poultry Outlook describes events and outlook based on projections from USDA's World Agricultural Supply and Use Estimates report for beef, pork, poultry, and dairy production and trade.
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The Profit Potential of Certified Organic Field Crop Production
ERR-188, July 27, 2015Organic corn, soybean, and wheat production has higher total economic costs and lower yields than conventional production. However, price premiums paid to organic producers are an important factor offsetting the higher costs.
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Feed Outlook: August 2015
FDS-15H, August 14, 2015The August 2015 Feed Outlook report contains projections for the 2015/16 U.S. and global feed markets based on the most current World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates.
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Oil Crops Outlook: August 2015
OCS-15H, August 14, 2015Soybean stocks to rise with higher crop and dimmer export outlook.
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Livestock, Dairy, & Poultry Outlook: August 2015
LDPM-254, August 18, 2015The Livestock, Dairy, & Poultry Outlook for August 2015 analyzes animal product markets based on projections from USDA's World Agricultural Supply and Use Estimates Report for beef, pork, poultry, lamb, and dairy production and trade.
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Outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade: August 2015
AES-89, August 27, 2015This report discusses August 2015 USDA forecasts for U.S. agricultural trade in FY 2015 and 2016. Exports are expected to fall $1 billion in 2016; imports to reach record high.
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Biofuel Use in International Markets: The Importance of Trade
EIB-144, September 01, 2015The U.S. has emerged as a major exporter of biofuels, yet it still imports biofuels in order to meet government mandates. Several other countries have emerged as major exporters, and some have taken steps to restrict biofuel trade.
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Oil Crops Outlook: September 2015
OCS-15I, September 15, 2015Lower U.S. beginning stocks of soybeans offsets higher crop.
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Feed Outlook: September 2015
FDS-15I, September 15, 2015The September 2015 Feed Outlook report contains projections for the 2015/16 U.S. and global feed markets based on the most current World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates.
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Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook: September 2015
LDPM-255, September 17, 2015The Livestock, Dairy, & Poultry Outlook for September 2015 analyzes animal product markets based on projections from USDA's World Agricultural Supply and Use Estimates report for beef, pork, poultry, lamb, and dairy production and trade.
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Price Premiums Behind Organic Field Crop Profitability
Amber Waves, September 25, 2015Organic corn and soybeans have been profitable, primarily due to the significant price premiums paid for certified organic crops that more than offset the additional economic costs. Organic wheat has been less profitable.
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Oil Crops Outlook: October 2015
OCS-15J, October 14, 2015Lower soybean carryover and production trims 2015/16 ending stocks outlook.
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Feed Outlook: October 2015
FDS-15J, October 14, 2015The October 2015 Feed Outlook report contains projections for the 2014/15 and 2015/16 U.S. and global feed markets based on the most current World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates.
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Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook
LDPM-256, October 16, 2015The Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook for October 2015 analyzes animal product markets based on projections from USDA's World Agricultural Supply and Use Estimates report for beef, pork, poultry, lamb, and dairy production and trade.
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Despite Profit Potential, Organic Field Crop Acreage Remains Low
Amber Waves, November 02, 2015USDA survey data show that organic systems had lower yields and higher total economic costs than conventional systems. Organic corn and soybeans have been profitable, primarily due to the significant price premiums paid for certified organic crops that more than offset the additional economic costs. Organic wheat has been less profitable.
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Feed Outlook: November 2015
FDS-15K, November 13, 2015The November 2015 Feed Outlook report contains projections for the 2015/16 U.S. and global feed markets based on the most current World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates.
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Oil Crops Outlook: November 2015
OCS-15K, November 13, 2015Abundant U.S. soybean stocks seen for 2015/16.