…and regional production where businesses can compete fairly, because a greater share of the profit will go to those growing, harvesting, and preparing our food.” “The strength of America’s agricultural…
Survey Shows Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Up 14%
…rolls with butter, peas, cranberries, a veggie tray, pumpkin pie with whipped cream, and coffee and milk, all in quantities sufficient to serve a family of 10 with plenty for…
Bonnie Confirmed as USDA Undersecretary
…nominee means that Bonnie is the new Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation. Stabenow says, “Democrats and Republicans praise Mr. Bonnie’s extensive credentials and commitments to tackling the climate crisis…
‘Good Surprise’ for Off-Year of Pistachio Production
It appears that pistachio production will be substantial this year. After an impressive year of production in 2020, pistachio growers were expecting an off-year in 2021. However, American Pistachio Growers…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-17-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features a conversation about the surprising level of pistachio production, details about President Biden’s…
California to Receive More Than $5.5 Million for Conservation Projects
…enable partners to work with producers to test and adopt new climate-smart systems on their operations that support agricultural production and conserve natural resources, while also building climate resilience. This…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-16-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show contains reports on the surprising pistachio production expectation, the secondary impacts of the prohibition…
Infrastructure Legislation Signed by President Biden
…will allow more ag product to get to market quicker and more efficiently. It will also help our infrastructure keep pace with ag production; something that is essential at a…
Dairy Export Issues Highlighted During White House Roundtable
…heard from industry organizations about the obstacles agriculture is dealing with. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) has indicated that shipping complications have cost the U.S. dairy industry nearly $1…
New Alfalfa Pest Found in Low Desert Area
…for the entire alfalfa production system in the U.S.” While the new alfalfa pest has been found in multiple fields, Barman noted that is it not yet a critical concern….
Farm City Newsday Friday, 11-12-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features analysis of drought impacts on California ag production, information on assistance opportunities from…
Virtual 2022 Statewide Pistachio Day Registration Available
Registration is available for the virtual 2022 Statewide Pistachio Day, scheduled for January 19-20, 2022. The event will feature the latest research-based production practices to help industry members reach their…
Almond Update: Export Delays and What’s on The Horizon
…vast majority of production headed to other countries. While the supply chain situation continues to be in flux, Principal Specialist for Global Technical and Regulatory Affairs at the Almond Board…
Frozen Turkey Inventories 24% Below 3-year Average
…the same month last year, and a decline of about seven million pounds from the end of July 2021. Stocks are lower partly because production of turkeys is lower than…