…While domestic demand is at a high point, prices have not been reflective of that success. Economists note that the softening of the international market is a primary factor for…
Concerns Over New Tomato Suspension Agreement with Mexico
…reference prices and will also implement more stringent food safety measures for produce coming into the U.S. The increased oversight is creating some significant concern for some importers and retailers….
Updated Import Restrictions for Various Seed Types
…of seed permit. Industry groups have raised concern that the restriction will negatively impact the availability of seed; ultimately increasing prices for consumers. Listen to the report below. Updated Import…
Sustainability in Action Meeting Coming Up in Salinas
…to reducing carbon emissions, as well as improving irrigation, fertilizer, and energy efficiency. Maloney noted that the workshop will offer helpful information for individuals with varying levels of experience with…
Tempering Expectations for the Future of Organic
…slowdown in growth can be attributed to higher production volume, creating lower prices for some organic produce. Retail prices increased an average of 1.3 percent a year for the top…
Cattle Industry Requests Better Price Transparency
…cattle, as well as fed cattle prices, saw a significant decrease while wholesale prices experienced a substantial increase. Some reports indicated that feedlot cattle trades were as much as $6…
Registration Open for Annual Nutrient Management Conference
Registration is open for the annual nutrient management conference hosted by CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program and the Western Plant Health Association. The 27th annual conference is being held October 27-30 at…
Improved Debt Relief Now Available to American Farmers
…compared to other chapters. Senator Chuck Grassley, who authored the legislation, noted in a statement that expensive farmland coupled with low commodity prices have had a dire effect on farm…
FMMO Rollout: ‘Most People Are Pretty Happy’
…eight months in and I think most people are pretty happy with what we’ve seen. In particular, if you look back at what our California Class prices have been compared…
An ARS Focus on the Northern Plains: Finding New Ways to Beef Up Our Cattle
…supplements, seeding pastures with legumes to add nitrogen to the soil, applying low levels of fertilizer, stimulating new grass growth with prescribed burning and adjusting stocking rates in response to…
U.S. Department of Commerce Announces a New Draft Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico
…well as price suppression and undercutting. The draft agreement sets reference prices for rounds and romas at $0.31/lb., stem-on tomatoes at $0.46/lb., tomatoes on the vine at $0.50/lb., specialty loose…
Report Demonstrates Strong Fresh Produce Sales for Q2
A recent report from the United Fresh Produce Association indicates strong numbers for fresh produce sales for the second quarter of 2019. The FreshFacts on Retail report evaluates retail prices…
Navigating the ‘Re-Hemption’ of North America
…GrowMore Fertilizer, Dr. Tom Quick. “Here in California the state legislature allowed it, but each county is weighing in. So, we have a whole variability on how it’s being utilized…
Celebrating Value of Farmers Markets During National Farmers Market Week
…local economy compared to chain competitors. Approximately 60 percent of shoppers at farmers markets located in low-income neighborhoods report that markets have better prices than other grocery store outlets. There…