…is likely to wane in the spring and summer, as prices continue to climb, testing pork demand, and hog shortages force packers to idle plants. The real winner in the…
Drought Could Affect Food Prices This Year and Next
…with price increases. Retail beef prices have risen nationwide, Zimmerman said, because of improved demand and continued declines in supply caused by several years of drought in other major beef-producing…
USDA Announces Growth of U.S. Organic Industry
…shows an increased rate of domestic growth within the industry, resuming previous trends. “Consumer demand for organic products has grown exponentially over the past decade. With retail sales valued at…
Almond Board: Upcoming Almond Grower Field Day
…Field Day Calling all Northern California Almond Growers! You are invited to a special almond workshop in Chico on Tuesday, March 25 to be held at the Holiday Inn. This…
Red Meat and Poultry Production Lowered
Randall Weiseman The latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report was released this week, and when it comes to the Livestock, Poultry, and Dairy section, the 2014 forecast of…
USDA Reports Reflect Stronger World Demand for U.S. Crops
Gary Crawford reports the U.S. agricultural export situation continues to improve. USDA Reports Reflect Stronger World Demand for U.S. Crops…
USDA Expanding Support for Small, Mid-Sized Farmers and Ranchers
…local and regional food purchases. Expanded price, volume, supply and demand information through Market News. Market News is now collecting price data on grass-fed beef to arm producers will real…
USDA Forecasts on Monday Will Include Focus on South America
USDA’s next round of supply and demand forecasts will include latest happenings in South America. Gary Crawford has this report. USDA Forecasts on Monday Will Include Focus on South America…
Drought Leads to Early Removal of Almonds
…grower has to maintain general, recommended orchard practices,” Doll said. Regarding walnuts, new acreage has been on the rise due to strong demand. Jack Mariani, a partner in Mariani Nut…
Dairy Demand Rising and Production Set to Increase
Dairy producers reaping the benefits of higher demand, lower feed costs and higher prices. Here is Gary Crawford. Dairy demand rising and production set to increase…
USDA Announces Fiscal Year 2015 Farm to School Grants
…Farm to School grants will help schools respond to the growing demand for local foods and increase market opportunities for many types of food producers.” Three different kinds of grants…
Is Aquaponics the Answer
The demand for fish, especially in the USA is dramatically increasing. The supply of uncontaminated wild fish is shrinking just as dramatically. Hear Sabrina’s report here….
USDA Report Shows Higher Than Expected Prices
Gary Crawford give the details of this month’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates. Click this link to view the entire report….
Aquaponics Curriculum Teaches New Fish Farming Techniques to Ag Students
…and using the water for the plants cleans and oxygenates the water for the fish. It’s an environmental balancing act that is mutually beneficial.” Demand for fish, especially in the…