…UC research into using rice straw for livestock feed will be helpful throughout the world. Asian farmers produce rice straw in great abundance and their livestock would benefit significantly if…
YSFB to Host Ag Crime Prevention Meeting
…of farm equipment, chemicals, livestock, and crops highlight the need for YSFB’s efforts to bring together local law enforcement and current technology available for farmers and ranchers to reduce their…
UC Davis Drought Study Assesses Current Losses and Potential Future Impacts
…with projected losses of $810 million, or 2.3 percent, in crop revenue; $203 million in dairy and livestock value; and $453 million in additional well-pumping costs. Agriculture on the Central…
Tulare County Crop Report Shows Increases
…in value. Grapes came in second, at $984 million, followed by oranges, cattle and calves, then pistachios. Tulare County’s total crop and livestock value was more than $7,800,000,000. This is…
USDA FSA Announces Online Hay and Grazing Acres Locator Tool
…hay. Now, in response to requests from livestock producers and landowners, FSA has expanded the site to include the option to list a need for grazing acres or to list…
Agriculture Recognized by Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Awards
…defined Ecosystem Services in agriculture as “the multiple benefits we gain from farming and ranching including crop and livestock production. In addition to valuable open space and wildlife habitat, the…
Pacific Region Field Crop Review
…reference week. Field workers received an average of $11.01 per hour, an increase of 1 percent. Livestock workers earned $11.35 per hour, down 10 cents. The field and livestock worker…
USDA Announces New Support for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
…during times of emergency like drought and other natural disasters. Increasing payment rates to beginning farmers and ranchers under Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP) (PDF,…
Daily California Eggs Report
…dozen. This price does not reflect discounts or other contract terms. RANGE JUMBO 181 EXTRA LARGE 175 LARGE 168 MEDIUM 155 Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News…
Daily California Eggs
…per dozen. This price does not reflect discounts or other contract terms. RANGE JUMBO 181 EXTRA LARGE 175 LARGE 168 MEDIUM 155 Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market…
Shell Eggs: Daily California Eggs for June 6
…AA, WHITE EGGS IN CARTONS, DELIVERED STORE DOOR, CENTS PER DOZEN. RANGE JUMBO 164-176 EXTRA LARGE 155-167 LARGE 147-159 MEDIUM 137-145 Source: USDA AMS Livestock, Poultry & Grain Market News…
California Cattle on Feed Down
…percent. April 2013 contained 22 weekdays (including holidays) and 4 Saturdays. April 2014 contained 22 weekdays (including holidays) and 4 Saturdays. View the Pacific Region Livestock Report from USDA/NASS. (.pdf)…
Crop Progress for June 4
…eggplant were growing well. Italian squash harvest continued. In Imperial County, growers harvested sweet corn, onions, melons and watermelon. LIVESTOCK Range and non-irrigated pasture continued in fair to very poor…
Daily National Broiler Market at-a-Glance
…Market activity for parts is slow to moderate. In production areas, live supplies are moderate at mixed but mostly desirable weights. SOURCE: USDA/AMS Livestock, Poultry, & Grain Market News Division…