…but mostly it was winegrapes that suffered,” Gonzales noted. REPORT ALSO HIGHLIGHTS SEVERAL VICTORIES Despite the overall drop in value, some commodities made modest gains in 2020. Field crops, livestock…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-16-21
…years, an appropriations bill that includes additional funding for smoke exposure research and what the lumber markets mean for ag commodities. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Ag Groups Make Recommendations for Strengthening Food Supply Chain
…(USDA) request for comment. Agricultural organizations have comments on how to move forward with the Supply Chains for the Production of Agricultural Commodities and Food Products notice. “We’re grateful USDA…
Uncertainty Remains as Some Markets Begin to Pick Up Demand
…going to continue to go forward. But folks understand that they’ve got to be very certain when it comes to the commodities that they’re planting and making sure they’ve got…
Prune Crop Looks Good with Positive Market Conditions for Producers
…issues for producers. As many commodities struggled, the market outlets for prunes remained relatively consistent. Prior to COVID, prune shipments were on an uptrend. There is optimism that the increased…
Agricultural Groups Concerned by Proposed Tax Policy
…or eliminate long-standing tax code provisions that are fundamental to the financial health of production agriculture and the businesses that supply its inputs, transport its products, and market its commodities.”…
Industry Group Voices Opposition to Proposed Mill Assessment Increase
…specific fumigant requirements for certain commodities. Increasing mill assessments at such a dramatic rate could put export opportunities in jeopardy for a variety of different producers. “That’s patently unfair and…
Market Concerns Linger as COVID Challenges Begin to Decline
…to decline. “Most of our commodities here locally saw a drop last year. In some cases, very significant, radical drops. So, there’s a lot of attention being paid for those…
More Money: CFAP 2 is Back Open
…December 2020. Some of the commodities that are eligible for CFAP 2 assistance include livestock, specialty crops, row crops, dairy, and nursery crops. Information about producer eligibility as well as…
Industry Groups Support Reintroduction of HAULS Act
…back end of hauls for ag and livestock haulers. Additionally, the HAULS Act would amend the definition of “agricultural commodities” within the HOS rules. The definition would be expanded to…
Understanding the California Water Futures Market
…function similarly to futures markets for other commodities. The market will allow water users to lock in a particular price they are willing to pay for water. This new futures…
2019 Crop Report Shows More Than $50 Billion in Cash Receipts
…of resiliency and perseverance that transpired within this essential industry.” California produces more than 400 commodities. The state’s production accounts for more than a third of country vegetables and two-thirds…
Agricultural Exports Projected to Grow Over Next 10 Years
…complications related to COVID-19, American agricultural exports are projected to grow nearly two percent annually. Increasing export values for 2021 are supported by commodities such as meat products, cotton, soybeans,…
Report Highlights Impact of Weak U.S. Dollar on Ag Exports
A recent report shows that the weaker U.S. dollar will benefit some ag commodities but could create issues for others. In general, American ag products are more competitive in the…