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Organic production may rebound on lower feed costs

Prices for organic corn and soybeans continue to fall and could lead some poultry producers to expand their organic operations, one economist says.

September 6, 2023

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High commodity prices may eat into organic acreage

After two years of double-digit growth, organic soybean production is expected to fall amid pressure from high prices for conventional crops.

April 24, 2023

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US organic soybean acreage on track for expansion

Organic soybean acreage is expected to post a second year of strong growth, but that trend could change in the near future, economist says.

September 29, 2022

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Organic sector faces steep feed costs as trade shifts

High feed costs have left organic producers scrambling for alternatives — and may be encouraging more farmers to expand their soybean acreage.

April 29, 2022

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Organic feed producers seek alternatives amid record costs

Loss of access to Indian imports has limited supplies of organic soybeans in the U.S., leaving feed producers without an obvious alternative.

February 14, 2022

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US closing gap between production, use of organic corn

Steady growth of U.S. organic corn production could supply domestic livestock production within a decade, economist says.

April 8, 2021

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US market report sends corn, soybean prices soaring

Reports of drought and supply concerns in South America amid increased Chinese demand cut into international stocks, driving corn and soybean prices upward.

January 12, 2021

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USDA proposes new rules to combat organic fraud

Proposed organic rules aim to increase transparency and curb fraud, but some say loopholes remain that would allow fraudlent grain into the U.S.

August 9, 2020

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More farms go organic, but consumer demand is slowing

Despite slowing consumer demand, more farms are going organic, putting downward pressure on organic corn and feed prices.

March 23, 2020

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Imports gain momentum as organic feed markets flounder

U.S. producers import more corn and soybeans for organic feed as harvest lags, but markets for organic commodities remain sluggish as uncertainties abound.

December 27, 2019

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Late harvest prompts concern about organic feed quality

Prices for organic animal feed remain tepid despite poor weather as growth in demand slows, but trend could change come spring.

November 22, 2019

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Organic animal feed could face tight market in 2020

A decrease in harvested acres has already spurred increases in organic feed corn prices, according to a recent markets report.

September 30, 2019

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