Here’s another part of ag business. Farm broadcasters, no matter the platform they use, are about telling you where your food comes from, and the price you pay for it. …
New Research Paper Debunks Myth
A new research paper debunks the myth that carcass quality must come at the expense of maternal function. Cyndee Campbell reports. New Research Paper Debunks Myth Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock …
Daily California Eggs for 05-23-14
Benchmark prices are steady. Asking prices for next week are 5 cents higher for Jumbo and 6 cents higher on the remainder of sizes. Trade sentiment is steady to higher. …
April Egg Production Up 2 Percent
United States egg production totaled 8.01 billion during April 2014, up 2 percent from last year. Production included 6.96 billion table eggs, and 1.04 billion hatching eggs, of which 967 …
Groundwater Discussions at CDFA Meeting
Association of California Water Agencies, California Water Foundation and Groundwater Resources Association to provide perspectives SACRAMENTO, May 23, 2014 – The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will focus …
Farm Leader Calls for Quick Negotiations on Drought Bills
Welcoming passage of a U.S. Senate bill to address water problems caused by the severe California drought, California Farm Bureau Federation President Paul Wenger urged congressional leaders to immediately begin …
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA May 23
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information: Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy …
USDA Unrolling New Crop Insurance Policy Option
The USDA is unrolling a new crop insurance policy option, thanks to the 2014 Farm Bill. Called the Whole Farm Revenue Protection Policy, it will provide flexible coverage options for …
Senate Version of FY15 Ag Appropriations Moves On
The full Senate Appropriations Committee approved their version of the 2015 Fiscal Year funding for USDA and the Food and Drug Administration. Rod Bain has the report. Senate Version of …
Agri View: Seeking Healthy Foods
Everett Griner talks about what the farmers market means to the public as well as towns in today’s Agri View. Agri View: Seeking Healthy Foods Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk …
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 …
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 …