Mark Jekanowski

Record Global Wheat Production Expected
Record Global Wheat Production Expected
Record Global Wheat Production Expected
The USDA is expecting another global record wheat crop in the upcoming marketing year.  USDA World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski said the current forecast for the new crop year is 808.5 million tons.  So, why the increase?   “A big rebound in pr...
Beef, Pork, Poultry Exports Drop
Beef, Pork, Poultry Exports Drop
Beef, Pork, Poultry Exports Drop
A look at April’s U.S. meat trade forecast points to overall export reductions both month-over-month as well as and year-over-year.  Why the drop?   “Beef export forecast the change this month was largely reflecting reduced exports to China because of both tariff and non-tariff barriers, including the fact that we've seen a lapse in plant registrations for exports to China,” said USDA World Agricu
Milk Production Increased In April
Milk Production Increased In April
Milk Production Increased In April
When looking at the USDA’s April Dairy Outlook, there was a fairly sizeable month-over-month increase in dairy production.   “It just reflects a data revision increasing cow numbers based on the latest NASS report," said USDA World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jankowski. "Also a little ...
USDA: Few Changes To International Domestic Wheat Markets
USDA: Few Changes To International Domestic Wheat Markets
USDA: Few Changes To International Domestic Wheat Markets
Not a lot of changes to report in USDA’s April global wheat production forecast.  But, there was some activity of note in the world wheat supply and demand ledger.   “In particular, we reduced Chinas wheat imports by three million tons this month, which brings them down to only 3.5 million tons of feed exp...
Rollins Addressing Food Prices A Priority
Rollins Addressing Food Prices A Priority
Rollins Addressing Food Prices A Priority
One of the top issues for new Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is sticker shock many Americans have grown accustomed to at their local grocery store.   “Clearly one of the key issues facing all Americans right now, is the price of food and grocery prices,” Rollins said recent.  The secretary noted...
Prices Move Up As Beef Supplies Tighten
Prices Move Up As Beef Supplies Tighten
Prices Move Up As Beef Supplies Tighten
According to World Agricultural Outlook Board chair Mark Jakanowski, beef supplies continue to tighten.   “Year over year beef production is forecast to be down about 1.2 billion pounds.  Part of that reflects as of now, we're still forecasting continued restrictions on cattle imports from Mexico.”   Jakan...
USDA Releases January Wheat Outlook
USDA Releases January Wheat Outlook
USDA Releases January Wheat Outlook
A somewhat quiet January outlook on both U.S. and world wheat.   “Global consumption was reduced about 600,000 tons," noted USDA World Agricultural Outlook Board chairman Mark Jekanowski.  "Feed use, a component of that, was reduced 100,000 tons. Trade, we redu...
USDA: Russia Dominating World Wheat Market
USDA: Russia Dominating World Wheat Market
USDA: Russia Dominating World Wheat Market
Back in the 1980s and 1990s, for Russia to feed its people, they had to purchase a large amount of U.S. grain, particularly wheat.  However, a lot has changed over the past 30 years.   “Russia has emerged over the past few decades to be the dominant global supplier of wheat," noted USDA Outlook chairman Mark Jekanowski.  He added roughly 25% of...
Sign Up Now For 2025 Ag Outlook Forum
Sign Up Now For 2025 Ag Outlook Forum
Sign Up Now For 2025 Ag Outlook Forum
Registration is now underway for next year's USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum.   “The theme of the event is meeting tomorrow's challenges today," noted World Agricultural Outlook Board chair Mark Jekanowski.  He added the 101st edition of the Forum is scheduled for February 27th through 28th at Crystal City, VA.  Like in past years, the...

Load More Articles