…Commission on the Future of Agriculture. The meeting was made possible by the Fresno Mexican Consulate and the Mexico-U.S. Bilateral Forum on Higher Education, Innovation and Research created in May…
Senate Reauthorizes Mandatory Livestock Price Reporting Without Critical Provision
…report to USDA the prices they pay for cattle, hogs and sheep purchased from farmers and ranchers for slaughter, as well as the prices they receive for the sale of…
USDA Commits $2.5 Million to Expand New Farmer Education
…businesses. Harden full interview interview 545 The grants will be awarded to nonprofits and public higher education institutions that develop proposals to improve farmer education on topics such as financial…
NRCS Partners in California Receive $2.7 Million for Conservation Innovations
…work to demonstrate and develop systems for irrigation management and scheduling, and will work with farmers to better track nitrogen inputs in their fields. The University of California Regents will…
State Legislative Session Ends in Flurry of Votes
…three times the permit fee, whichever is higher. Fines for subsequent violations could go as high as $15,000. “I understand that a single event triggered this legislation,” Gamper said. “The…
Monterey Mushrooms Awards $204,000 in Scholarships
…decision makers the tools needed to be successful and thrive in society and the workplace. Scholarships are awarded to those who pursue higher education degrees at accredited colleges, universities and…
Tight U.S. Supply Boosts Sales of Specialty Eggs
…eggs has actually dropped due to higher retail prices. Lower demand, he added, has kept eggs on store shelves amid the shorter supply. “Prices are so high that people are…
State Pear Growers Report Quality Crop
…said overall fruit quality is good and prices are favorable, with an $80-per-ton increase from last year’s cannery price. Pear growers will not learn what the fresh price will be…
Commentary: News on Crop Revenue Reports Misses Part of Story
…we have higher prices, but that doesn’t translate into higher profits,” farmer Eric Borba told the newspaper. That was a detail noted in many of the local news stories but…
Water for Food Security, A Global Conference At UC Davis
…pressures on water supplies — all under the added threats of climate change and soaring energy prices. The conference will address key issues on the global level down to the…
Agri View: Hard Boiled
Everett Griner talks about the high egg prices in today’s Agri View. Hard Boiled…
Ranchers Remain Cautious Despite El Niño Forecast
…herds,” said Dan McQueeney, who leases his land in Napa County for cattle grazing. Cattle prices also rise when corn prices are lower, because feedlots are buying more cattle, he…
Weaker Milk Prices Expected in Coming Months
Several factors are putting downward prices on most milk class categories. Weaker Milk Prices Expected in Coming Months…
Dairy Farmers Explore Options in Feed Supplies
…Falling gasoline prices, which put pressure on ethanol values, mean less demand for corn to produce the renewable fuel. Low milk prices and a drop in cattle and hog prices…