USDA’s Chief Economist says for crop producers the projected huge harvests will bring prices down to lower levels, but not disastrously low levels. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open…
Lower Crop Prices and Grower Incomes
Lower prices for many crops are clearly here now, but the effect on the incomes of farmers is not so clear. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio…
Estimates Increase for Major Crops
Major crops saw production estimate increases in USDA’s first crop production report since September. Rod Bain reports. Click to open or download audio report….
Crop Forecasts Good News for Livestock Producers
Joe Glauber, USDA Chief Economist, says Friday’s crop forecasts are good news for livestock producers. Click to open or download audio report….
Much Anticipated Citrus Crop Forecast Released
The 2013-14 citrus crop forecast was released with the estimate for California oranges at 56.5 million boxes. Hear all the details here now. [audio:http://www.southeastagnet.com/audio/citrus/11-08-13-citrus-crop-forecast.mp3] To view or download a copy…
California’s Weekly Crop Progress
Sabrina Hill checks in on cotton, alfalfa, and vegetable crops around the state. Click to open or download audio report. The cotton harvest is in full swing and the crop…
CDFA Specialty Crop Block Grant Technical Review Committee
…to open or download audio report. The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is designed to enhance the competitiveness of California specialty crops – fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture,…
Crop Report to be Released Friday
Just what kind of information will be in Friday’s long awaited USDA crop production report? Gary Crawford has the answer. Click to open or download audio report….
AgNet West E-news: Ag Education Threatened; Hope for CA Rangeland; Fall Pumpkin Crop
…includes information on what the governor says about the Agriculture Education Incentive Grant; the future of California rangeland; and the fall pumpkin crop. Click here to view the current issue….
Citrus Industry E-news: Fruit Drop and Crop Conditions
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry E-news Exclusive from Florida includes reports on fruit drop and crop conditions. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the…
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…crops. For purposes of this program, specialty crops are defined as fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture). Grant awards will range from $50,000…
Small Farm Conference Scholarships Available
…vs. conventional farming, specialty crops, biodiversity, food safety, farm crop selection, business decision-making, direct and other marketing, land and labor, pest and weed management and more. For scholarship applications and…
Specialty Pumpkins Popular This Year
It’s the crop of the month and now there are new varieties of pumpkins. Rod Bain has more. Click to open or download audio report….
2014 Specialty Crop Block Grant Workshops
…download audio report. All prospective applicants are encouraged to participate. The purpose of the SCBGP is to solely enhance the competitiveness of California specialty crops. Specialty crops are fruits, vegetables,…