While less than 1 percent of all the agricultural land in the country is dedicated to organics, it still totals more than 4 million acres -- 2.3 million for range and pastureland, and 1.7 million for crops. However, the higher costs of organic methods, the risks and fear of changing farming methods have kept many from switching over to the lucrative crops. Department of Agriculture was able to say with certainty that all 50 states had some type of certified organic farming going on,...

The CFTC Commitment of Traders report showed large speculators growing bullish positions in CBOT corn by 6,600 contracts to 119,000 lots during the week ended July 10. In hopes of stimulating domestic production of wheat, the Farm Minister for Europe stated he intended to end the EU s rule that farmers leave 10% of their land fallow to recover between crops. Facing a shortfall in its own domestic wheat supply, India is said to have stated it will import more wheat this year despite high prices.

One of its many initiatives requires country of origin labeling for beef, lamb, pork, fish, perishable agricultural commodities and peanuts. Law enforcement believes violent Mexican drug trafficking cartels are involved in the implementation, operation, and management of 80 to 90 percent of all marijuana plantations in the United States. Marijuana cultivation on America's public lands is a multi-billion dollar illicit industry. of Agricultute/Agricultural Marketing Service On January 27,...

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The areas of most concern are the Western portion of the Western Corn Belt and the Eastern edge of the Eastern Corn Belt, and both of those regions are forecasted to receive at least some precipitation in the days ahead which will serve to replenished soil moisture levels. The areas of most concern are the Western portion of the Western Corn Belt and the Eastern edge of the Eastern Corn Belt, and both of those regions are forecasted to receive at least some precipitation in the days ahead...