…to select policy elections by sales closing, acreage reporting and production reporting dates, including options, endorsements and their forms. Producers may sign electronically or within 60 calendar days. Allowing producers…
Organic Produce Sales Over $9 Billion For First Time in 2021
…produce outperformed growth levels for conventional produce in both sales and volume. Compared to 2020, organic fresh produce sales increased by $477 million last year to a total of $9.2…
Court Issues a Stay of Enforcement for Proposition 12 Provisions
…180 days after the final rules go into effect. The decision applies to the pork sales provisions of Prop 12 which came into effect on January 1, 2022. A stay…
EPA Seeks Comment on Revisions to Pesticide Crop Groupings
…be registered and become available as additional tools for producers. Pesticide registrants would also likely benefit as a result of expanded markets for products, leading to increased sales. While EPA…
American Farm Bureau Changes Stance on Part of Cattle Transparency Act
The American Farm Bureau federation revised its support of the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act. Farm Bureau says while it supports robust negotiated sales, delegates voted to oppose government…
Shipping Troubles More Costly for California Ag Than Trade War with China
…Economics at UC Davis, Colin Carter noted there was around $2.1 billion in lost foreign sales due to port congestion between May and September of last year. In reviewing the…
Port Inefficiencies Bring Future Export Market Opportunities into Question
…“The tree nut industry, they’ve lost sales to certain markets and those markets were able to pick up product from other sources. So, it’s a question of reliability,” Carter noted….
Joint Effort to Improve Port of Oakland Conditions for Ag Exports
…of containerized ag exports. The decline in value equates to approximately $2.1 billion in lost sales to foreign markets. A recent meeting between Port of Oakland officials as well…
Significant Growth of the Organic Sector and Its Future Potential
…by increasingly strong demand, with sales value and volume continuing to increase over the past two years. As more younger consumers begin to become the decision-makers in households, there is…
Almond Update: ‘A Lot to Celebrate’ for the State of the Almond Industry
…a positive year. With multiple years now of significant production, demand has remained strong for California almonds. “We’re doing a great job on the sales side through the 100+ processors…
California Walnut Board Supports Industry Growth During Record Crop Year
…Walnut Board. Retail Campaign Generates Double-Digit Sales Growth Retail programs drove sales and consumption during seasonal time periods when walnuts are not typically a priority for consumers. During American Heart…
New Micro Farm Policy Available from USDA
…in subsequent years before they become ineligible for the program. RMA’s research showed that 85% of producers who sell locally reported they made less than $75,000 in gross sales. · Coverage…
Grants Awarded to Strengthen Local and Regional Markets for U.S. Ag Products
…infrastructure and increased vendor sales and on-farm revenue. The Western Treasure Valley Food Systems Partnership project, focusing on the Western Treasure Valley region that spans southeastern Oregon and western Idaho,…
Promotable California Table Grape Volume Continues Through December
…promotions include sales contests, retailer tagged media support, and retail dietitian consumer-based outreach programs; advertising on digital television, social media platforms, digital and terrestrial radio, and shopping apps are part…