…growers are well aware of the low production seen this year across the state. American Pistachio Growers President Richard Matoian says the industry is set for some huge crop numbers…
Thanksgiving Dinner Up
…meal in our marketbasket,” AFBF Deputy Chief Economist John Anderson said. “There were some production disruptions earlier this year due to the highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak in the Midwest….
NRCS Handbook to Support Conservation on Organic Farms
…work with organic producers. Consumer demand for organic products continues to grow. The Organic Trade Association, which represents more than 8,500 organic businesses across 50 states, reports that demand for…
Trans-Pacific Partnership and Japan
…U.S. rice, valued at almost $240 million. As one of Japan’s most sensitive agricultural sectors, domestic rice production is supported by high prices and a strictly controlled market. The Government…
Antibiotics in Animal Agriculture
…about the use of antibiotics in animal production. Here is her interview. Interview with Nikki Putnam Nikki Putnam From the Alltech website: As a registered dietitian nutritionist at Alltech,…
Sustainable Ag Expo Has Something for Everyone
This slideshow requires JavaScript. The Vineyard Team held its 11th annual Sustainable Ag Expo this week in San Luis Obispo. Organizers aim to bring together all aspects of sustainable production…
New Raisin Variety Being Tested in Central Valley
A new raisin variety is being tested in the Central Valley and it has the potential to make production less expensive for growers. New Raisin Variety Being Tested The United…
A Smaller U.S. Cotton Crop Than Expected, but Same Old Price Forecast
There may be some changes in the forecasts for U.S. cotton production, but will those changes affect prices? Gary Crawford reports. A Smaller U.S. Cotton Crop Than Expected, but Same…
Good News for Pistachio Growers
…Walnut Commission. Matoian talked to growers about the tough year for pistachio production as crop numbers are looking light, but they believe big numbers are in the near future for…
Orange Production Could Be Lowest in Almost 75 Years
The new U.S Department of Agriculture forecast for orange production reflects the growing damage caused by citrus greening. Orange Production Could Be Lowest in Almost 75 Years…
USDA Reminds Dairy Producers of Nov. 20 Deadline
…higher premium, and provide expanded coverage based on historic dairy production. Once enrolled, producers can change their levels of coverage each year. Dairy producers are encouraged to review protection options…
NCBA’s Cattlemen’s College Set to Kick-off 23rd Year in San Diego
…for hour-long breakout sessions. These breakouts will focus on cattle health, nutrition, hot industry topics, business development, production and how to seize future opportunities. During lunch, attendees will have another…
Cotton Acreage Continuing to Fade
…John Pishue talked at a recent cotton tour about the challenges cotton production faces. Pishue says more and more cotton acreage is being converted to higher paying permanent crops and…
Sorghum Acreage Could Grow in California
…Extension Center Director Jeff Dahlberg says sorghum production makes sense for California. The grass is fairly drought tolerant and Dahlberg says with recent interest looking into the bioenergy benefits of…