…irrigation that allow you to produce grains, oil seeds, and meat products, and those go into Mexico at a competitive price and vice versa,” he said. “Mexico is able to…
INSV Infections Low to Start Season, But Concerns Remain with Drying Conditions
Issues with Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus (INSV) appear to be lower than what was seen in 2022. Last year’s disease pressures created a host of issues related to loss of…
Producers Still Have an Opportunity to Apply for USDA Revenue Loss Programs
An extension has been announced for the application window for revenue loss programs from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Producers will now have until July 14 to apply for…
USDA Seeking Feedback on Prevented Planting Coverage
…The proposed changes include adjustments to prevented planting coverage based on harvest prices for revenue protection insurance. Input is also being sought on industry challenges or experiences since the “1…
USDA Offers Assistance to Help Organic Dairy Producers
…and transportation costs, and unstable feed supply and prices that have created unique hardships in the organic dairy industry. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is offering $104 million in grants…
California’s ‘Lowest Cotton Acreage’ in History Expected This Year
…Tulare Lake basin,” Isom explained. Upland cotton can be a good option for growers when facing a short season. However, Isom said that prices are “less than $0.90, so that’s…
Apples and Oranges Top U. S. Fruit Choices
…2021 at more than 26 pounds per person after adjusting for losses. USDA’s Economic Research Service’s (ERS) loss-adjusted food availability data adjusts the data for food spoilage, plate waste, and…
Best Management Practices for Managing Citrus Thrips
…management. Although they do not completely control them,” said Gautam. “Thrips are more of an outside canopy pest. So, focus on outside coverage and only treat when needed.” Gautam said…
Almond Matters: Managing Pests as Temperatures Rise
…of Zeal. It’s a liquid formulation. It’s highly effective at two spot mites and pacific mites,” said Burkdoll. “Coverage is really, really key because it is a contact material. It’s…
Dairy Group Submits Plans for Updating the FMMO System
…in the proposal include discontinuing the use of barrel cheese in the protein component price formula. Additionally, NMPF seeks updates to the milk component factors for protein, other solids, and…
Some Food Prices Rise in April
…month, driven primarily by higher prices for pig meat. The Cereal Price Index dropped 1.7 percent in April and averaged almost 20 percent below April 2022. The Vegetable Oil Price…
Almond Matters: Pest Management in Tree Nuts
…very, very good results across the board from Kern County up into Fresno County,” Burkdoll noted. Coverage is going to be especially important when addressing different pests in tree nuts….
World Bank: Commodity Prices to Drop Through 2024
Look for a drop in commodity prices through next year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Global commodity prices are expected to drop this year at the fastest…
Hemp Report Shows Considerable Drop in Acreage and Value
…for floral hemp grown in the open fell by 26 percent. However, hemp for grain prices increased by two percent nationally. Hemp for fiber prices fell eight percent. The largest…