The latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates Report (WASDE) was released recently. During December, raging wildfires in southern California and a late-month cold wave east of the Rockies highlighted…
Mexican Fruit Fly Quarantine Issued in San Diego County
…measures 65 square miles. COURTESY: CDFA The United States Department of Agriculture, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), and the San Diego County Agricultural Commissioner are combining their…
Key Risks Keep Ag Outlook Cool
The Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank says the outlook for agriculture remains down, but is beginning to show signs of stabilization. The bank notes that while aggregate measures of farm…
USDA Investing Millions in Wildfire Mitigation and Water Quality Projects Through Joint Chiefs’ Partnership
…focus on areas where public forests and grasslands intersect with privately-owned lands. “Through Joint Chiefs, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) works with agricultural producers and forest landowners to improve…
Mohamed Named Executive Director
…for the Imperial Irrigation District as a Water Operation Analyst, working with the On-Farm Efficiency Conservation Program. Mohamed has a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Agricultural Business Management from Cal…
Imperial County Agriculture Impacts Shown in New Report
…and other economic tools. The report was put together by economists with the Agricultural Impact Associates and employees with the Imperial County Agriculture Commissioner’s Office. Last year’s Crop Report determined…
California Avocado Industry Remains Strong Despite Wildfire Damage
…Despite the hardship caused to avocado growers, industry experts maintain a positive outlook for the season. “There’s going to be a lot of good California premium fruit coming very soon,”…
Early Bird Registration Deadline Approaching for 94th Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum
…for the 94th Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum AOF program. Register at USDA 2018 Agricultural Outlook Forum (AOF) Registration. The forum offers discounted room block rates through Monday, January 29, 2018….
Livestock Outlook Positive for 2018
Last year ended on a good note, with the outlook generally positive for livestock and poultry in 2018. That forecast came from James Robb, director and senior agricultural economist with…
Farmers Are Becoming Less Optimistic About the Future
…based on monthly survey responses provided by 400 agricultural producers from across the U.S. December’s barometer value was the lowest reading since March and the second-lowest reading of 2017 (Figure…
U.S. Crop Prices Forecast to Remain Stable
U.S. grain prices and demand for grain products will likely not change much, if at all. That forecast comes from Dr. Keith Coble, the Agricultural and Economics Department head at…
Kansas Senator Says Keep Pressure on Administration to Finish NAFTA
…ranchers earn their living through ag exports and trade,” Moran says, “and I will continue to insist the administration remembers the importance that agricultural trade plays in the economy.” Moran…
Farm Bureau Re-elects President Zippy Duvall
…agricultural and rural economy in the coming year and beyond. Resolutions approved by farmer and rancher delegates from across the nation ran the gamut of issues, from trade to regulatory…
Register for Agricultural Reuse Workshop
…break, there will be a series of panel presentations regarding experiences with using recycled water in agricultural operations. Registration for the Agricultural Reuse Workshop is available through the WE&RF website….