…removing the retaliatory tariffs China has placed on U.S. agriculture is considered positive, as China is looking elsewhere to fulfill import needs. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Global Hunger Continues to Increase
…extremes such as droughts and floods, are among the key drivers behind the rise in hunger, together with conflict and economic slowdowns. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Agri View: Grape Production and Consumption
…you are talking about California grapes, that is almost correct. The grape industry is changing. In the first place, California is not the only place where grapes are grown. It…
State Ag Officials Voice Concerns with Trade Approach
State agriculture officials say the Trump administration needs to aggressively seek market access across the globe, while expressing concerns with the administration’s trade agenda. The National Association of State Departments…
WASDE Predicts Second-largest Corn Crop, Record Soybean Crop
…range is unchanged at the midpoint of $5.10 per bushel and the range is narrowed $0.20 per bushel to $4.70 to $5.50. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Almond Update: Crisis Management Always Important
Even when times are busy, like during harvest, crisis management should be in the back of the minds of everyone in the almond industry. Almond Board of California’s Senior Director…
USDA Says Meat and Animal Product Exports up in 2018
…exports grew at levels on par with pork, while broiler meat and egg exports grew by only two and one percent, respectively. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Refiner Waivers Could Cost Ethanol Industry $20 Billion
…the six-year period. That is equivalent to 1.64 billion bushels of corn demand, or nearly 300 million bushels per year. The Renewable Fuels Association said the analysis demonstrates the need…
California Cotton Acreage Falls Short of Early Predictions
…we had last year,” said California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association President and CEO Roger Isom. The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Pink Bollworm Program recently released the 2018…
Lawsuits Seeking Mandatory Travel Pay for Ag Workers
A group of lawsuits that have been filed recently is looking to require mandatory travel pay for agricultural workers who use employer transportation. California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA) is seeking…
Water Works: How the WOTUS Rule Returned to California
In today’s Water Works, brought to you by AquiMax, the WOTUS Rule returned to several states including California and many are wondering how that happened. The Trump Administration had been…
Monthly Tractor, Combine Sales Increase
Farmers and ranchers purchased more combines and tractors last month according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. The latest monthly report shows tractor sales were up…
The Western View: El Niño Winter Ahead?
…in the southern states, while creating drought conditions in the Pacific northwest and the northern plains states. The bottom line for westerners is, growers in the northlands can expect a…
Farm Bill Extension Not Ruled Out
…give,” adding “there is a compromise out there somewhere.” However, lawmakers must reach that compromise quickly to get an on-time farm bill. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….