…recently, prices are still below break-even for a large share of farmers.” Over 36 percent of bank CEOs cite rising regulatory costs at the top economic challenge to their banking…
Agri View: Technology and Agriculture
…most farmers planted their crops. It was also about the time the term ‘horsepower’ become a true definition of farming. It took 40 to 50 hours and 5 acres of…
Pest Prevention Programs Allowed to Continue
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will now be allowed to continue its pest prevention programs. California’s Third District Court of Appeal has granted a stay of a…
USDA Resumes Continuous Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment
…private lands, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will resume accepting applications for the voluntary Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Eligible farmers, ranchers, and private landowners can sign up at their…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-01-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman….
US Sales of California Wine Increased in 2017
Sales of California wine increased approximately three percent in the American market, with an estimated retail value of $35.2 billion in 2017. Domestic shipments also increased by one percent as…
Target Date Set for Senate Farm Bill Introduction
Senate Ag Committee Chair Pat Roberts has set a date for introducing the Senate Farm Bill, with full debate to take place the following week. A Feedstuffs Dot Com article…
RVP Period Begins Friday as Fuel Prices Climb Higher
…astronomical barriers. “RVP relief now means lifting our rural economy out of the worst crisis in a generation, with farm income plunging to a 12-year low,” Skor says. “It also…
Canada Approves Bayer Acquisition of Monsanto, with Conditions
The Canadian Competition Bureau has officially approved Bayer’s acquisition of Monsanto, with some conditions. The agreement addresses the Bureau’s concerns that the acquisition would have significantly harmed competition and innovation…
Agri View: Changing to a More Profitable Crop
…any cotton crop he had ever produced. Well, you already know the rest of the story. He now plans to turn his entire farm into a pecan farm. It isn’t…
Agriculture Groups Oppose Tariffs
…Mexico, and the E.U. “These tariffs will harm U.S. farmers and take many American farm operations to the breaking point.” “American farmers overwhelmingly supported President Trump in 2016 but will…
The California Kitchen: Milk Chocolate Mushroom Rocky Road
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Milk Chocolate Mushroom Rocky Road with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 Lb M Chocolate…
USDA Reopens Application Period for Producers Recovering from Cattle Loss, Other Disasters
…applications on June 4 from agricultural producers who suffered livestock, honeybees, farm-raised fish and other losses due to natural disasters. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is reopening the application period…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-31-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman….