…of Current Conditions rose to 132 during May, nine points higher than in April, while the Index of Future Expectations climbed to a reading of 145, 19 points higher than…
Rural Mainstreet Index at Highest Point in Five Years
…on agriculture or energy to power its economy. It’s the first time since 2015 that the index readings have been above growth-neutral in four consecutive months. The growth index rose…
Pest Prevention Programs Allowed to Continue
…the Japanese Beetle in Northern California. The summary decision affected several different programs, including some of the work being done on ACP and HLB concerns in Southern California. Industry groups…
John Deere Raising Prices to Cover Steel Costs
…share rose nearly six percent as investors are focusing on Deere’s strong outlook for sales growth this year. Rising expenses in recent quarters have weighed down Deere’s performance, even as…
Consumers Buy More Organic in 2017
…also reflects new sales of nearly $3.5 billion. Sales of organic non-food products also rose to $4.2 billion, rising 7.4 percent higher to set a new benchmark. The growth rate…
Equipment Sales Sluggish, but Positive
…to April of 2017. However, total tractor sales in the U.S. rose less than one percent, versus this time last year. AEM Senior Vice President of Ag Services Curt Blades…
Agri View: Expanding Beef Exports to Japan
…Japan imported over $7 billion dollars worth of United States beef. There are several ways to break that down. That figure rose by over $1 billion dollars last year. Meanwhile,…
St. Louis Fed Survey Shows Farm Income Down Once Again
…of last year. That’s the first decline since the second quarter of 2017. Ranchland or pastureland values rose sharply for the second consecutive quarter. In similar fashion, cash rents for…
Farmers’ Share of the Food Dollar at a Record Low
…tied to the food dollar expenditure. Non-farm related marketing associated with the food dollar rose to a record-high of 85.2 cents. Those expenses include things like transportation, processing, and marketing….
Celebrating National Garlic Day
…throughout the country. Also called the stinking rose, because of its pungent smell and taste, garlic is rich in protein, Vitamins A, B-1 and C and contains essential minerals such…
It Only Takes One Person to Spread Invasive Pests
…invasive pests by looking for and reporting suspicious insects or signs of damage (Report a pest in California). For example, USDA detected Asian longhorned beetle in Boston in 2010 when…
World Food Prices Rise 1.1 Percent in March
The United Nations food agency says world food prices rose during March, driven by increases in grains and dairy costs. The Food and Agriculture Organization’s food price index measures monthly…
The California Kitchen: Pasta Rose Sauce
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Pasta Rose Sauce with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 4 T Roasted Garlic Olive Oil…
USDA Provides Funds to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…to U.S. specialty crop producers. This year, funded projects include, among others: Asian Defoliating Moth Survey and Response: $1,700,370 funding projects in 14 states; Coconut rhinoceros beetle: $2,323,880 to respond…