…through it.” As more people are consuming meals at home and shopping for groceries at a higher frequency than under normal circumstances, it has created an opportunity for prunes to…
Split Roll Tax Initiative Will Have Substantial Impact on Agriculture
…Stop Higher Property Taxes coalition in opposing the initiative, as it could have devastating effects on the agricultural sector. “Since the initiative only exempts agricultural land, it leaves improvements and…
USDA Misses Deadline on Origin of Livestock Rule
…organic dairy farmers from low pay prices caused by an oversupply of organic milk that is enabled by loopholes in the current rule,” the coalition noted in its letter. The…
Meat Industry Undergoing Significant Antitrust Scrutiny
…processors with artificially inflating prices since 2008. Tyson Foods is also linked to a separate investigation into the beef market. DOJ subpoenas have been issued to JBS SA, Cargill Inc.,…
Report Shows 2020 as Being ‘A Great Time for Organics’
…apples. One of the factors contributing to the substantial growth of the top three commodities in the organics sector was retail pricing. “Their prices are relatively comparable to what their…
June 22 Deadline to Encourage More Cotton Eligibility for CFAP
…significant reduction. “Trade data published by U.S. Census Bureau provide indicate a decline in ELS market prices between January 2020 and April 2020. ELS cotton prices, as measured by per-pound…
Almond Matters: Summer Disease Prevention
…and cool and damp. Clay noted that disease pressure seems to be a bit higher this year and growers will want to stay active in their application program through summer….
The Western View: Cease-Fire Ahead in the Water Wars?
…biological opinions which govern how their re- spective water projects are operated. The state placed a higher priority over environmental concerns than the feds. The feds put farms and cities…
First CFAP Payments Issued by USDA
…will continue to accept applications from eligible producers through August 28. The financial assistance is being provided to producers who have endured a five percent or greater decline in prices…
UC Studies Look at Costs and Returns for Irrigated Pastureland
…Nevada Foothills. The analysis details the differences of machinery costs and methods, with a ranging analysis table showing profits over a range of prices and hay yields. Listen to the…
FDA Associates 2019 E. Coli Outbreaks With Cattle Operations
…at higher elevations than produce fields.” FDA has made several recommendations to help bolster food safety in an attempt to prevent future outbreaks. The FDA is encouraging a redoubling of…
World Market Projected to be Down on Cotton Prices
…are expected to be 400,000 bales higher. Vice President of Economics and Policy Analysis for the National Cotton Council, Dr. Jody Campiche detailed what the world market looks like for…
Almond Matters: Another Rain Event Means Another Fungicide Treatment
…week is being followed by warmer days for much of California. The moisture coupled with increasing temperatures will create the ideal environment for germination. The previous weeks of higher temperatures…
Application Process for USDA Direct Payments Begins May 26
…have endured a five percent-or-greater decline in commodity prices due to COVID-19. A multitude of agricultural products will be eligible for the payment program and the formula for payment rates…