Friday should be a very busy day for agricultural markets as USDA will release several key crop related reports. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
The Cow Who Stole Christmas
On December 23, 2003 an event occurred that many of us remember well as “the cow who stole Christmas”. And now 10 years later, there are still many markets that…
Ag Exports and Farm Bill
USDA and export experts are stressing the need for a new farm bill in order to continue with record agricultural exports. Susan Carter reports. Click to Open or Download Audio…
Microloans Expand Small Farm Finance Options in California
…sense than financing your operation with a high-interest credit card.” “For those selling at Farmers’ Markets or through community-supported agriculture operations (CSAs), a microloan can work quite well,” Dolcini continued….
Almond Board: Creating Demand for Almonds
In this week’s almond update, we look at how the Almond Board of California markets California almonds. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Citrus Handlers Asked for 48-Hour Delay
…protect the industry and the integrity of growers’ labels by keeping freeze-damaged fruit out of wholesale and retail markets. She points out the steps are considered necessary to maintain consumer…
Citrus Handlers Asked for 48 Hour Delay To Assess Freeze Damage
…Kinoshita says the concern is to protect the industry and the integrity of growers’ labels by keeping freeze-damaged fruit out of wholesale and retail markets. She points out the steps…
U.S. Farm Exports Improving
The U.S. farm export picture for this fiscal year is looking a little better than analysts had thought a few months ago. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download…
Support Agriculture while Buying Gifts
…and support two businesses at once. Interim Manager of the Gibson Farm Market at Fresno State University, Nina Palomino says shopping for gifts at university farm markets like theirs supports…
Record Sales And Revenue For Blue Diamond Almond Growers
…breakthrough advertising, and global markets,” Jansen explained. “It also allows us to pay our growers industry-leading returns.” Energized by enhanced advertising investments and new products, sales thrived in 2012-13. In…
California Table Grape Update
The California Table Grape Commission says promotions with retailers are expanded to support the late season volume in export markets around the world. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
California Ag Headlines for October 7
…impact on the California nut industry. China has a big demand for nuts. In fact, about 40 percent of our pistachio exports head there, along with about 20 percent of…
Governor Signs Hemp Bill
…(CDFA) and county agricultural commissioners. Currently, more than 30 industrialized nations grow industrial hemp and export it to the United States. Hemp is the only crop that is illegal to…
New Trade Agreement With Japan
A new agreement will expand U.S. organic offerings into Japan’s markets starting in January. Rod Bain explains. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…