…were forced to drop their contracts with producers, who then had to scramble to find a new buyer. Before the announcement, UF milk products could only be produced at certain…
Trump Wants Produce Dumping Protection in NAFTA 2.0
…for U.S. fruit and vegetable producers to prove that Mexico is dumping produce into the U.S. at below-market prices. The current rule says U.S. producers need to prove damage by…
Update: Landowner Settles Wetlands Case
By Kevin Hecteman, California Farm Bureau Federation, Ag Alert Landowner John Duarte, who had been accused of federal wetlands violations after plowing a Tehama County wheat field, settled the government’s…
U.S. Feed Grain and Ethanol Exports Up
…building demand for barley food-based products, directly benefitting U.S. producers through this increase in sales. Please note the marketing year for barley differs from that of corn and runs June-May….
Wall Street Journal Names Agriculture a NAFTA Issue to Watch
…process. Noting that corn, beef and pork producers are happy with the current NAFTA, The Wall Street Journal points out that disagreements over agriculture can quickly turn bitter in trade…
A Faster, Less Costly Way to Process Walnuts
…processing, particularly drying, to reduce energy costs and deliver high-quality products. Walnut drying is expensive and energy intensive, according to ARS engineer Zhongli Pan in Albany, California. The current hot-air…
MPI Report: U.S. Agricultural Workforce Being Reshaped
…author Philip Martin, a University of California, Davis agricultural economist. Some employers have introduced incentives to satisfy current workers and mechanical aids to stretch their productivity, while others have sought…
Early Market Benefits Apple Growers
…14,000, California remains one of the nation’s top apple producers, behind Washington, New York, Michigan and Pennsylvania. But acreage in the state has continued to decline steadily through the years….
SNAP Battle Top Obstacle for Farm Bill
House Ag Committee Ranking Member Collin Peterson says the biggest problem facing legislators as they write the new Farm Bill isn’t just funding. Peterson told sugar producers and processors this…
Farmers Still Support Trump but Worry Over Farm Bill
…with Trump’s work on domestic issues. A slightly smaller number at 49 percent would give Trump an A or B on agricultural issues. The survey found producers seriously worried about…
Farm Labor Shortage May Drive Produce Prices Higher
Adding guacamole to your favorite foods may soon become more expensive. Food and Wine Dot Com says a package of almonds may become pricier as well. As California farmers welcomed…
August USDA WASDE Report Released
…producers. Egg production is increased modestly on recent hatchery data. The milk production forecasts for 2017 and 2018 are reduced from the previous month as slow growth in milk per…
Alumnus Montgomery Returns as New Fresno State Winemaker
…ground for students to produce an outstanding assortment of wines. I look forward to partnering with Valley producers and growers to help train our future winemakers to be the best.”…
Almond Board: Stockpile Management
…of California research focused on stockpiling and crop moisture content shows that it is important to follow key practices to avoid mold growth in piles, particularly the Aspergillus fungus and…