…efforts to reduce the price at the pump with year-round E15, fine-tuning soil testing in large operations to get a more accurate picture and wineries getting a better understanding of…
No Surprises in Grape Crush, But Report Highlights Future Considerations
…lose very much if any at all winegrapes to smoke exposure in 2021.” The report compiled by CDFA and USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service notes that average prices also increased….
Secretary Vilsack Urges Caution in Statements About Ukraine
…urges nations around the world to not fall into food hoarding or price fixing. “We will not tolerate artificially inflated prices that could diminish the availability of food and agricultural…
Use of Conservation Practices Increases Over Past Decade
…tons, respectively, and edge-of-field sediment loss declined by 74 million tons. · Nearly 26 million additional acres of cultivated cropland were gaining soil carbon, and carbon gains on all cultivated…
Current USDA Organic Survey Open Until April 4
…insurance coverage. All information submitted as part of the survey will remain confidential. Once the data is compiled, it will be presented in a report to be released by NASS…
House Ag Hearing to Review Farm Bill
…security like insurance and price loss coverage programs, often gets public scrutiny. Not all commodities qualify for Title I protection. Among those that don’t are many of California’s fruit and…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 02-24-22
…be a U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champion, harvest automation efforts to expedite development and scholarships that are available to support the next generation of certified crop advisors. Tune…
Almond Matters: Controlling Lepidopteran Pests in Orchards
…orangeworm, peach twig borer, oriental fruit moth, all of them. It’s very effective and coverage is the key to making it work,” Burkdoll explained. While the Cry toxins are lethal…
Russia-Ukraine Issue Driving Fuel Prices Higher
…is $4.69 and the average price per gallon of diesel is $4.96. The jump in gasoline prices continues as oil prices continue to push higher, reaching $94 per barrel last…
Enrollment Deadline for Dairy Risk Management Programs Extended
…already enrolled for 2022 coverage. At 15 cents per hundredweight at the $9.50 level of coverage, DMC is a very cost-effective risk management tool for dairy producers.” So far, enrollment…
Efforts to Stay Ahead of Branched Broomrape in California
…time to take it as seriously as possible,” said Bagley. “The losses from this pest can be anywhere from 20 to 70 percent yield loss. So, we shouldn’t be fooled,…
RMA Extends Crop Insurance Flexibilities to June Due to COVID-19
…to continue supporting crop insurance coverage for producers. Farmers with crop insurance questions or needs should continue to contact their insurance agents about conducting business remotely (by telephone or email)….
Organic Produce Sales Over $9 Billion For First Time in 2021
…the highest organic price premiums. “While a gap remains in the average retail price per pound between organic and conventional, the price increases in both categories last year were remarkably…
Week in Review: SWP Allocations Increased and Production Costs Outpacing Winegrape Prices
…prices being far outpaced by rising costs of production. California officials will not be enforcing the guidelines for animal welfare established in Proposition 12 after a recent court ruling. New…