The December USDA citrus crop forecast was delivered this morning by Jim Ewing of the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service from Washington DC. No changes are recorded for California citrus…
Scientists Working on Problems of Christmas Tree Growers
Scientists are always working on ways to improve farm crops, and that includes farm raised Christmas trees. Here is USDA’s Gary Crawford with Dr. John Frampton and guest, Godzilla. Click…
Role of Foreign Production and Demand in Crop Reports
In this round of USDA reports, the prospects for foreign production and demand may be the main drivers in the new forecasts for U.S. supplies, stocks and prices. Gary Crawford…
Options for Permanent Farm Policy
If there is no new farm bill, how soon would USDA be ready to implement permanent underlying farm policies? Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report….
Growth in Crop Insurance Industry
A former USDA chief economist weighs in on the significant growth in the crop insurance industry since 1981. Rod Bain has more. Click to open or download audio report….
USDA Surveys Underway
Whether it applies to crop or livestock producers, water use or aquaculture, USDA is gathering data for important upcoming reports. Rod Bain reports. Click to open or download audio report….
Water Series: How Much Rain does California Need?
…has more. Click to open or download audio report. Meanwhile, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey points out that California has more than hydrologic problems. Click to open or download audio report….
USDA TV Feature: Holiday Meal Planning Helpful Hints
USDA has some helpful hints for holiday meal planning and for after the holiday meals are over. The USDA’s Bob Ellison has more….
Water Series: Weather Expert on California Drought
AgNet West continues our look at California’s water crisis with USDA meteorologist Eric Luebehusen, who comments on the state’s extreme drought. Click to open or download audio report….
NASS Will Produce Fewer Surveys in 2014
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will continue produce a reduced number of statistical surveys in fiscal year 2014. Julie McPeake reports. Click to open or download audio report….
California Conservation Investment by NRCS, Farmers and Ranchers Surpasses $200 Million in Federal Fiscal Year 2013
California’s air, water, soil, wildlife and landscapes all received a healthy boost in federal fiscal year 2013. Over 2400 farmers and ranchers joined with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)…
Under Secretary Elisabeth Hagen departs from USDA
WASHINGTON, November 15, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Agriculture Under Secretary Elisabeth Hagen today made the following statements on Under Secretary Hagen’s departure from USDA: Statement from Under…
Which Way is the Pendulum Swinging for U.S. Agriculture
An agricultural economist says there may be signs of a shift in the agricultural economy. USDA’s Rod Bain and Nathan Kaufmann of the Kansas City Federal Reserve has this report….
Cotton Producers Could See Higher Prices This Season
USDA’s Gary Crawford reports the U.S. cotton producers are picking a crop right now forecast at just over 13 million bales but the world marketing situation is full of uncertainties….