…itself as so much more than a tradeshow,” said Brian Cook, San Miguel Produce director of sales and marketing and Fresh Summit Committee chair. “As the business of produce and…
Agri View: Tractor Demonstration in Paris
Everett Griner talks about tractor demonstrations in Paris in today’s Agri View. Gay Paris…
California livestock marketers attend LMA D.C.
…pursue changes. David and Tina Macedo, Tulare Sales Yard; Alana McGill, Newman Stockyards; and Cindy Tews and Aspen Eaton, Fresno Livestock Commission, attended the D.C. Fly In. as California delegates….
Forces Combine to Shorten Pistachio Crop
…nuts from Iran. That, Matoian said, “affects the immediate sale and future sales, because they may now establish a relationship with a (supplier) from another country, so we may lose…
Ag Sec. Vilsack Talks TPP
…countries and are preventing American workers from benefiting from those sales to the fastest-growing, most dynamic region in the world. This agreement opens up new markets for goods that are…
Meat Price Reporting Bill Sent To President
…processors to report detailed price and sales data. The law requires packers to submit to USDA regional and national data on a daily and weekly basis for hogs and similar…
Commentary: How to Comply with State Sales and Use Tax Rules
John Gamper State law provides partial relief from sales and use taxes for farm equipment, machinery, diesel fuel used in farming and food processing, off-road timber harvesting equipment and machinery,…
Sales from US Organic Farms up 72 Percent
…63 percent of U.S. organic farms reported selling products to wholesale markets. These sales accounted for 78 percent of U.S. organic farm sales. Wholesale markets, such as buyers for supermarkets,…
Tight U.S. Supply Boosts Sales of Specialty Eggs
A sharp drop in U.S. egg production due to impacts from an outbreak of avian influenza this year has increased sales of specialty eggs such as cage-free and organic because…
Commentary: News on Crop Revenue Reports Misses Part of Story
…the California drought has affected farmers and ranchers. “Despite drought, California has record high crop revenue,” USA Today reported. “Despite the drought, California farms see record sales,” read the headline…
Farmer’s Markets Doing More Business in More Places
USDA has declared this week National Farmer’s Market Week. Cathy Isom tells us about the sales figures and the number of U.S. farmer’s markets on the rise. Farmer’s Markets…
Agri View: Not So New
Everett Griner talks about farm equipment sales slow this year in today’s Agri View. Not So New…
Crop Insurance Options for Fruit and Nut Producers
…options. Users will get general estimates to help them make purchasing decisions. Producers should consult their crop insurance agent for detailed information, sales closing dates and an actual premium quote….
Video Contest Gives Young Calif. Dairy Leaders Opportunity to Share Passion for Food and Farming
…state product in 2014. The dairy industry – including sales of inputs to dairy farms and milk processors along with raw milk and wholesale milk product sales – contributed $65…