More sources are saying consumers will feel the effects of Proposition 2, which will likely mean higher egg prices. Sabrina Hill has more. Proposition 2 and Egg Prices…
Congress Passes Key Tax Extenders Legislation
…the extension of Section 179, a provision that provides a higher deduction level for some capital expenditures, like machinery and equipment, and the extension of bonus depreciation are key for…
Agri View: Bait Up Yourself
Everett Griner talks about seafood prices matching red meat prices in today’s Agri View. Bait Up Yourself…
State Wheat Production May Jump in 2015
…on milk prices as well,” he said. Grunsky acknowledged current wheat prices are not “great,” as the U.S. has adequate stockpiles of wheat and the strength of the dollar has…
USDA Provides Greater Protection for Fruit, Vegetable and Other Specialty Crop Growers
…on them.” Previously, the program offered coverage at 55 percent of the average market price for crop losses that exceed 50 percent of expected production. Producers can now choose higher…
Problems With Rotating Crops
Research is showing that rotating crops, especially fruit crops, has a higher chance of developing replant disorder. Problems With Rotating Crops Washington State Professor of Soil Science Joan Davenport says…
Egg Marketers Await Beginning of New Regulations
…National Association of Egg Farmers, which opposes the California egg law, belongs to the camp that says Californians will see some egg shortages and higher prices next year. He said…
Full Belly Farm Named 2014 California Leopold Conservation Award Recipient
…Full Belly Farm,” said Ashley Boren, Executive Director of Sustainable Conservation. “They’ve pioneered a truly sustainable approach to growing food that prioritizes soil health, natural inputs, water efficiency, and wildlife-friendly…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review November 21
…In Review, ranchers, USDA and Chevrolet helping the environment. Holiday food prices. And seasonal cooking safety advice by calling 1-888-MP-Hotline. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.flickr.com/usdagov www.nrcs.usda.gov www.fsis.usda.gov www.fs.fed.us…
Foothills See Highest Leafhopper Populations
Beet leafhopper migration means tomato growers near foothills will see the brunt of leafhopper populations. Foothills See Highest Populations Researchers say growers around foothill locations have a higher chance of…
Women in Ag Survey: Gauging the Aspirations and Needs of Women in Agriculture
…in a number of different areas. All women who are farmers, ranchers, farm/ranch employees, employed in agricultural businesses, pursuing ag-related higher education or supportive of agriculture in other ways are…
County Rules Help to Reduce Theft of Walnuts
…always going to have that, but with nut prices so high now, it could attract more thievery,” said Joe Martinez, who grows walnuts in Yolo and Solano counties. Eidsath emphasized…
California Cattle on Feed
…2014 totaled 109.7 million pounds (dressed weight), 9 percent higher than the previous month, but 22 percent lower than September 2013. This figure includes slaughter in Federally-inspected and State-inspected plants,…
Bats Work the Night Shift in Pollination
…the echoes of sound waves determine the shapes of surrounding objects. Because the powerful echoes emit higher frequencies and vibrations, bats can detect the existence of swift flying predators, too….