…Protection Agency and the Department of the Army are moving forward with revising the definition of “waters of the United States.” Organic fresh produce sales experienced continued growth for the…
Winegrape Market Poised for a Rebound Year in 2021
…caused the closure of restaurants and tasting rooms throughout California. As a result, on-premise consumption of wine experienced a dramatic decline. At the same time, off-premise sales saw a substantial…
Organic Fresh Produce Sales Continue Upward Momentum
Organic fresh produce sales experienced continued growth for the second quarter of 2021. The sales figures are detailed in a recent report from the Organic Produce Network (OPN) and Category…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-28-21
…cannabis production, sales growth of organic produce continues for the second straight quarter and safe driving tips as harvest is in peak season. Tune in to the show for these…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-22-21
…time and money, industry members continue to work with officials on ag burning, and organic sales hit a record of nearly $62 billion last year. Tune in to the show…
Almond Update: Grower Incentives to Advance Almond Orchard 2025 Goals
…that are offered through the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. Villane discussed the Low-Dust Nut Harvester Replacement program, the Agricultural Tractor Replacement program, and the Alternatives to Agricultural…
Organic Sales Hit New Record of Nearly $62 Billion in 2020
Organic sales hit a new milestone in 2020, reaching a sales value of $61.9 billion. The figure represents a 12.4 percent increase over 2019, according to a report from the…
Some Things to Consider When Purchasing a Tractor
Some things to consider when purchasing a tractor for your homestead. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A tractor is an incredibly useful tool. But not all tractors…
Online Grocery Sale Trends Shifting as COVID Restrictions Lift
Online grocery sales trends appear to be shifting as COVID restrictions begin to ease. According to the Grocery Shopping Survey conducted by Brick Meets Click and sponsored by Mercatus, there were $9.3…
Ag Industry to Streamline Development of Harvest Automation Technology
…standardized technology stack to work off of and integrating existing tractor, sensor, and robotic equipment should help give innovators a leg up. The two biggest hurdles that can bottleneck development…
California Almond Acreage Increases in 2020
…application data maintained by County Agricultural Commissioners and the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, in addition to data collected on the 2020 Almond Nursery Sales Report, which this year USDA-NASS…
2020 Was A Banner Year for Ag Exports According to Recent Report
…a decline of seven percent, mainly caused by lower sales in Hong Kong and the EU. The pandemic had a notable effect on cotton sales last year, with cotton exports…
Record High Meat Purchases Detailed in Power of Meat Report
The 16th annual Power of Meat report from FMI and the North American Meat Institute (NAMI) shows that meat grocery sales increased substantially from 2019 to 2020. The consumer survey…
Pest Management Workgroup Seeks Sustainable Alternatives to Pesticides
…IPM practices easier. Governor Gavin Newsom is pleased with the advancements of the program and is working to replace the current flat fee mill assessment on pesticide sales with a…