…big data and smarter farming technologies is helping producers to make more informed decisions when it comes to biologicals. Farmers are beginning to demand more evidence that a biological product…
Fertilizer Prices Creating Concern for Farmers
…starting to build through higher commodity prices and increased demand for their products. Hard-working families must be able to do more than just break-even. We urge the Biden administration to…
Significant Growth of the Organic Sector and Its Future Potential
…independent growers.” Demand for organic products was there during that time, but availability and shelf space in grocery stores were rather limited. Smith explained that competition among retailers helped to…
Congressional Timeline for the Remainder of 2021
…before the holiday break. “The Senate primarily is focused on the next steps in trying to move forward with the Build Back Better reconciliation package which the House has passed…
Almond Update: ‘A Lot to Celebrate’ for the State of the Almond Industry
…a positive year. With multiple years now of significant production, demand has remained strong for California almonds. “We’re doing a great job on the sales side through the 100+ processors…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 12-03-21
…input costs and the impact of price inflation on global demand for U.S. ag products. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, and more. Listen to previous…
Picking the Perfect Poinsettia that will Last Through the Holiday Season
How to pick the perfect Poinsettia that will last through the holiday season. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are a wide variety of poinsettias out there,…
MPIRG Program Issues $32 Million in Grant Support
…producer demand along the supply chain.” The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on meat and poultry facilities. Grant funding provided through the MPIRG program will assist businesses with…
Prepare for a fruitful year
…places like China and India. Recent “trade wars” also caused numerous demand influxes increasing congestion in shipping. This intense demand has caused ocean freight costs to increase around 300% globally. …
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 11-25-21
…impact of the 4-H program, and how the holiday season will impact the ongoing supply chain disruptions. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, and more. Listen…
Promotable California Table Grape Volume Continues Through December
…grapes,” Nave said, “and even better this season in terms of demand and price than it has been in recent years.” Noting that the U.S. retail commitment to stick with…
Survey Shows Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Up 14%
…Veronica Nigh. “These include dramatic disruptions to the U.S. economy and supply chains over the last 20 months; inflationary pressure throughout the economy; difficulty in predicting demand during the COVID-19…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 11-19-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features reports on drought impacts on California agriculture, growing demand for organic products, and…
Keep Thanksgiving Free from Foodborne Illness
…holiday. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says, “Thanksgiving is one of my favorite times to remind people about food safety. I personally know how much effort it takes to prepare a…