…Current Conditions reading of 129 in November was unchanged from October. (Figure 2). Figure 2. Index of Current Conditions and Index of Future Expectations, October 2015–November 2017. To provide insight…
Trump to Meet with Cruz, Oil Industry, Regarding RFS
…for next week. Cruz and eight other senators from states with oil refineries had requested the meeting with Trump in a letter in October. In the letter, the senators asked…
John Deere Sales and Income Numbers Climb
…$1.57 per share, for the fourth quarter ending on October 29. By way of comparison, 2016 fourth-quarter income attributable to Deere and Company was $285.3 million, or 90 cents per…
South Korea Minister Says No Concessions in Farm-Sector KORUS Discussions
…similar to a comment made by the top Korean negotiator back in October that said the ag sector is a “red line.” The U.S. is looking to narrow the trade…
Agri View: California Winery Losses
…California Winery Losses Image: Wine rack from the now burned down Signorello Estate winery in Napa, CA. Apparently glass will melt at 2,600 to 2,800 degrees Fahrenheit. by GoldenWupper/October 11,2017…
Cranberries-Thanksgiving Superfood
…red color, are responsible for breaking down plaque deposits in artery walls. They’re also known to fight against urinary tract infections. Fresh cranberries are available from October through December. Many…
Slight Majority of Americans Favor NAFTA
…of respondents to a Pew Research poll say the trade deal is bad for the United States. The study surveyed more than 1,500 adults at the end of October as…
October Farm Equipment Sales Increase
Tractor and combine sales for October increased from levels recorded last year. The Association of Equipment Manufacturer’s monthly report shows the sale of all tractors in the U.S. in October,…
Secretary Perdue Supports Better Guestworker Program
…the current H-2A guestworker program with an H-2C program that would be administered by the United States Department of Agriculture. The bill was introduced on October 2 by House Judiciary Committee…
Wildfire Assessment Study Underway for North Coast Wine Industry
…initially launched on October 11th and involves personnel from multiple sectors. Executive in Residence at WBI Honore Comfort noted that “because of our resources, and the role that we play…
Producers More Optimistic in October Survey
…The Purdue/CME Groups Ag Economy Barometer, October 2015 to October 2017. Figure 2. The Index of Current Conditions and Index of Future Expectations, October 2015 to October 2017. Read more….
Global Food Prices Reported Lower
Global food prices dropped in October, led by lower dairy products. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization’s monthly Food Price Index averaged 176.4 points for the month of October,…
Tour Shows Ornamental Pumpkin Big Business
HM.Clause seed company led a pumpkin tour through San Joaquin, Santa Clara, and San Benito Counties showcasing the vibrant pumpkin breeds and ornamental business that consumes the month of October….
Another Successful California Small Farm Conference
The 2017 California Small Farm Conference was held on October 29 and 30 at the Robert Cabral Agricultural Center in Stockton. The two-day event was an opportunity for farmers’ market…