After a slower than average 2020, it appears that demand is ramping back up for nursery stock. President and CEO of Duarte Nursery, John Duarte said that sales are “hitting…
Farm City Newsday 1,000 Episodes Celebration Wraps Up with Biobest
…the final giveaway of the month-long event. Southwest Sales Manager for Biobest, Jose Morales said the team was excited to partner with AgNet West, understanding the value of getting important…
2019 Crop Report Shows More Than $50 Billion in Cash Receipts
…year. Sales volume was shown to increase by more than one percent from the year prior. Dairy, almonds, and grapes were the major drivers in California’s agricultural revenue. “The 2019…
American Grown: My Job Depends on Ag
…for agriculture. Malanca explained there was never any intention to profit from the endeavor. That is why they partnered with the Central Valley Community Foundation. Money from the sales of…
The Western View: Ag Safety Awareness
…it appears the driver, a farmer of 82 years, got a wheel caught in a ditch while making a turn. The tractor flipped, landing on top of him. The tractor…
Farm City Newsday 1,000 Episodes Celebration Continues with PureCrop1
…the series of giveaways. The company is graciously providing 100 gallons of product valued at more than $6,000 to one lucky winner. National Sales Manager for PureCrop1, Ray Stoll said…
Give FFA Day: A Chance to Support Ag Education During National FFA Week
…Growing, is taking place at Tractor Supply Co. stores across the nation, now through February 28th. At checkout, you can make a donation of your choice that will go directly…
State of Organic Produce 2020 Report Released by OPN
…year-by-year breakdown of sales information. “Organic produce took center stage in 2020 retail sales,” OPN co-founder, Tonya Antle said in a news release. “The connection consumers made between their personal…
On-Farm Readiness Reviews Still Available for Ag Operations
…being offered to farming operations with less than $500,000 in average annual sales. Produce Safety Rule regulatory inspections began for large farms in spring 2019 and are no longer eligible…
Week in Review: Positive Trends in Winegrape Planting, Conservation Practices Prove Their Value
…are in addressing emission levels. Organic produce sales experienced significant overall growth in 2020, according to a report from the Organic Produce Network and Category Partners. Research evaluating the value…
What Americans will be Eating by the BILLIONS During the Big Game
…business model that much during the pandemic. Wings also travel well and hold up during deliveries. Chicken production remained steady in 2020. Additionally, total United States wing retail/supermarket sales during…
2020 Was ‘Banner Year’ for Organic Produce Sales
…organic represented 12 percent of all fresh produce sales for the year. Organic sales saw double-digit growth and volume also increased 16 percent from the year prior. “Organics sales were…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 02-02-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering organic produce sales topping $8.5 billion in 2020, why…
Industry Concerned with Proposed Increases for Mill Assessments
…per dollar of pesticide sales. Governor Newsom has proposed to significantly overhaul the system. A four-year phase-in of a new system for assessments has industry members anxious about how it…