…any further calls for concessions on cotton.” Adams told the Committee that U.S. cotton farmers are indeed competing with international farmers who are benefitting from higher support levels. He cited…
Fast Food Prices on the Rise
Fast food prices rising at a fast pace. Cathy Isom checks into how the price hikes for food bought at grocery stores have been very small and have been going…
Forces Combine to Shorten Pistachio Crop
…grows nuts in Kern and Madera counties and operates a processing facility in Wasco, said the smaller crop and resulting higher prices could affect shippers’ ability to maintain foreign markets….
Trans-Pacific Partnership is Positive for CA Citrus
…the Administration has maintained our scientific process the integrity of protecting agriculture from invasive pests and diseases to the greatest extent possible,” says Nelsen. “TPP will effectively lower product prices…
Agri View: Food Inflation
Everett Griner talks about the 30 year trend in food prices in today’s Agri View. Food Inflation…
New USDA Fact Sheets Illustrate State-by-State Benefits of TPP
…demand for American agricultural products and expanded agricultural exports as a result of the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement will support stronger commodity prices and increase farm income. Increased exports will support…
Tips for Keeping Hull Rot Low
…Low Cooperative Extension Pomology Tree Crop Advisor David Doll says higher moisture levels this season caused hull rot flare-ups. Doll says there are two practices growers can do next season…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Regarding the Agreement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership
…grains, oilseeds, cotton and processed products. “Increased demand for American agricultural products and expanded agricultural exports as a result of this agreement will support stronger commodity prices and increase farm…
Statement by the President on the Trans-Pacific Partnership
…leveling the playing field for American workers and businesses, so we can export more products stamped Made in America all over the world that support higher-paying American jobs here at…
Agri View: Cold Turkey
Everett Griner talks about rising turkey prices in today’s Agri View. Cold Turkey…
Meat Price Reporting Bill Sent To President
…The law requires meat packers to report to the U.S. Department of Agriculture the prices they pay for cattle, hogs and lambs and other information. USDA publishes twice-daily reports with…
Commentary: How to Comply with State Sales and Use Tax Rules
…This sales and use tax relief on most farm inputs helps farmers and ranchers be more competitive with producers in other states, because farmers in 38 other states pay no…
Farmers Report Shortage of Help to Harvest Crops
…workers at their fields,” she said. “The same is true if workers hear that another farmer is paying a slightly higher rate or that a farmer has a higher yield,…
USDA Extends Dairy Margin Protection Program Deadline
…in full by the enrollment deadline to remain eligible for higher coverage levels in 2016, premiums for 2016 are not due until Sept. 1, 2016. Also, producers can work with…