As of May 22, California’s tomato processors reported they have or will have contracts for 14.0 million tons of processing tomatoes for 2014. This production is a 17.6 percent increase …
Raisin Growth Due to Marketing Order
The federal marketing order in the raisin industry was enacted over 60 years ago and can call for growers to set aside a portion of their crop. When that reserve …
Citrus Industry This Week: Hot Water Thermotherapy; Fertigation Keys
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a report on a new thermotherapy method, fertigation tips and an update on fresh citrus shipments. Want to learn more? …
The Almond Board Holds 11th Annual Environmental Stewardship Tour
The Almond Board recently held its 11th annual environmental stewardship tour. It’s a chance for industry regulators to visit an almond grower and learn more about the issues the industry …
That Summer Cheeseburger Will Not Be A Cheap Burger
You may be shocked at what research has turned up about the cost of one of the main summer food items for outdoor grilling. Gary Crawford has the report. …
How Low Can Cattle Numbers Go? How High Can Prices Go?
We could see extremely high cattle and beef prices become the new normal, at least for the next couple of years. Gary Crawford has the report. How Low Can …
Pasture and Rangeland Still Drought Stricken in Some Areas
This week’s pasture and rangeland update shows continued drought stricken areas in the Southwest and Southern Great Plains. Susan Carter has the report. USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, also has this …
Getting the Word Out About New Farm Program Choices
Crop growers needing information on new Farm Bill farm programs will have several sources to turn to. Rod Bain has the report. Getting the Word Out Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk …
Agri View: Milk vs. Soda
Everett Griner talks about the comparison of milk with soda in today’s Agri View. Agri View: Milk vs. Soda Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy …
Fresno County Fruit Trail Opening Day
The 2014 Fresno County Fruit Trail officially opened , showing off some of it’s trail farm stores and their new additions. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef …
California Weekly Wholesale Feedstuff Prices
Compared to Tue May 13, 2014 OILSEED MEAL: Soybean Meal, 47 1/2% Protein solvent process BN-Santa Fe Singles Delivered Chino Valley 545.70-551.70 up 2.00 Basis 59.00-65.00 over the Sponsored ContentLet’s …
Facts About Raisin Marketing Order
Last week a panel of judges from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit rejected opposition against the raisin industry’s “set-aside” rule. The rule is part of an …
Testing New Herbicide Product
Experts are looking at the effectiveness of an herbicide that is new to the walnut industry. The University of California Cooperative Extension held a field day last week and one …
Agri View: Rural America Affected by Baby Boomers
Everett Griner talks about baby boomers now at the retirement age and how this will affect rural America in today’s Agri View. Agri View: Rural America Affected by Baby Boomers …