…and it is highly resistant to scab. Two features that are highly desirable. Scab control is one of the costliest expenses in pecan growing. Commercial trees are sprayed several times…
Agri View: Migratory Trouble
Everett Griner talks about how migratory birds are spreading trouble for producers in today’s Agri View. Migratory Trouble Weed control is one of the major expenses in producing a crop….
Slump in Farmland Values Continues
…help alleviate some pressure on profit margins because cash rents account for a large share of production expenses.i Farm Income Farm income also weakened in the fourth quarter. In fact,…
Net Farm Income Expected to Dip further in 2017
…drop in net cash farm income for cattle/calf operations (down 12.9 percent). After declining for 2 consecutive years, the forecast for 2017 total production expenses is flat, with farm-origin expenses…
Report Shows Crop Insurance Saved 21,000 Jobs in 2012 Drought
…started with low beginning stocks and tight U.S. and global supplies. Projected prices rose in anticipation of short supplies. Farmers faced low yields and ended up facing big expenses to…
Important Tax Deadline Looms for Farmers
…notes it’s important to visit with a tax professional to discuss what expenses can legitimately be deducted. “If it’s not a big operation, you want to make sure you’ve eliminated…
Raising a Child-Where Your Dollars Go
…expenses while transportation came in at 15-percent. Healthcare expenses accounted for 9-percent, while clothing was 6-percent and miscellaneous expenses, things like sports equipment and personal care items came in at…
Cost of Raising a Child
…born in 20-15 will likely spend between $12,350 and $13,900 each year on food, health care, housing, transportation, childcare and other expenses related to child-rearing.” The report was authored by…
GIPSA Reduces Fees for Weighing and Inspection Services
…effect until further notice. “Due to the continuation of high grain exports, The Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) operating reserve exceeds 4 ½ months of operating expenses. FGIS also reviewed…
Net Farm Income Down for Third Straight Year
…and cash expenses, while net farm income includes non-cash transactions, including inventory changes, capital replacements costs, and others. Both measures have headed lower since 2013 after several years of higher…
USDA Releases Local Food Marketing Survey Results
…United States that produce local foods, the value of local foods sales, and marketing practices and expenses. This census study will provide data on the production and marketing of locally…
CDFA Announces Vacancies
…of the committee receive no compensation, but are entitled to reimbursement for per diem expenses such as mileage, lodging, meals, and incidental expenses. The vacancies are for three industry members….
Feed Inspection Advisory Board Vacancies
…entitled to payment of necessary traveling expenses in accordance with the rules of the California Department of Personnel Administration. Individuals interested in serving on the Feed Inspection Advisory Board must…
November 2016 Farm Income Forecast
…in a row, production expenses are down. Total production expenses are forecast down $9.2 billion (2.6 percent) compared to 2015, led by declines in farm-origin inputs (feed, livestock/poultry, and seed)…