…for the industry, including a significant increase in domestic use. During the May-June period, use of all milk solids was so strong in the domestic market that it outpaced production….
Sugar Beets Show Strong Potential as Livestock Feed
Production of sugar beets in California has all but disappeared over the past decade, however, the crop could provide dairy farmers with another option for nutritious forage. Researchers have been…
UC ANR Takes In-Depth Look at the Cannabis Industry
…completed. UC cannabis research is forging on despite the challenges, particularly in the areas of production practices, the economics of the cannabis industry in California, and the types of impacts…
Latest USDA Expectations for 2019 Cotton Crop
…production since the 2005 marketing year,” said Dr. Jody Campiche, Vice President of Economics and Policy Analysis for the National Cotton Council. “So, even with the lower level projected as…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-25-19
…minimum hospital time for reportable incidents, the recently signed Tomato Suspension Agreement and USDA permitting outside storage of cotton in response to production levels. Tune in to the show for…
Participating in Agricultural Meetings Creates Long-Term Benefits
…useful. “I work in a very arid environment. I don’t know everything about livestock production in say a wetter environment with more rainfall. So, if I can go to a…
Navel Orange Forecast Down from Last Year
…40-pound cartons of production; demonstrating a seven percent decline from last year. The 2018-2019 season was a bounce-back year for navel oranges, after two consecutive years of comparatively low production….
Best Practices for Getting Food Products into Retail Outlets
…why your food products would ultimately benefit a grocery store can be more effective than a lengthy explanation of company history, or production practices. Ball suggests the “the four-sentence pitch,…
More Time Provided for Dairy Producers to Enroll in DMC Program
…the office,” said Bill Northey, USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. “With smaller margins and increased feed costs, DMC has resulted in almost $230 million in payments disbursed….
New Tool Improves Beekeepers’ Overwintering Odds and Bottom Line
…revenue alone is just not adequate for beekeepers to stay in business. But we need beekeepers because managed bees are a lynchpin in agricultural production today.” Successfully using cold storage…
NPPC Welcomes New Swine Inspection System
…N.C. “The U.S. pork production system is the envy of the world because we continuously adopt new practices and technologies, while enhancing safety, quality and consistency. This new inspection system…
Specialty Crops Bolstered Top-Ten Commodity Cash Receipts in 2018
…remained the number one crop on the production list but did see a decline in the early numbers. Almonds, strawberries, and lettuce also saw a slight decrease. The top-ten producing…
Tempering Expectations for the Future of Organic
A new report from Rabobank is tempering expectations for organic production as growth in the sector is beginning to slow. The six-page report “Organic Produce Premiums Under Pressure,” notes that…
The Western View: Could farmers be the heroes of the 21st century?
…reduce inputs while increasing production. Our farms are an asset the world needs now, unlike any other time in history. Our farmers can also help solve the climate change crisis….