…is likely to form within the next few months. The forecast says the combined ocean and atmosphere system are more clearly trending toward La Niña conditions, according to Pro Farmer….
Olive Production Shifts as Result of Mechanization
The shift to mechanization has spurred major growth in California olive oil production, but the trend has been slow to take root in the table olive sector, which continues to…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for October 13
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Brazil Poultry Producers Are Potential U.S. Corn Buyers
…booked to come into Brazil, but officials say another 12 shipments may be needed before Brazil begins harvesting its own crop. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
North Carolina Flooding Kills Thousands of Livestock
…bad news for livestock farmers. Crop farmers lost millions of dollars in crops for the second year in a row. Ten straight days of rains in 2015 ruined the harvest…
Largest Hog Processor to Reopen Thursday
…This will hinge entirely on whether or not employees can make it into work safely. It will also depend on whether or not farmers can deliver hogs as well. Hurricane-related…
USDA WASDE Report at a Glance
…pork production is more than offset by lower broiler production. No change is made to turkey production. Beef production is raised on higher expected slaughter although carcass weights are reduced…
Agri View: Top Tree Nuts
…has included almonds, pistachios and walnuts. And credit for production goes to California. Well now there is a fourth tree nut to be counted, pecans. In the last three or…
Pacific Region October Crop Production Report
…pecan production forecast is 5.0 million pounds. The corn for grain production forecast is 13.5 million bushels, up 43 percent from 2015; alfalfa hay production forecast is 6.09 million tons,…
Demand for Brussels sprouts is booming
…a few years ago was unheard of.” The harvest in Monterey County is looking good, too. “So far, production here in Salinas and Monterey County has been off to a…
Slight Decrease in Citrus Crop Forecast
…2010-11 season. Citrus Crop Forecast THANK YOU to our LIVE Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Brought to you by OnlyMoso USA – Giving American Farmers, Landowners and Investors their share…
No Reason to ‘Bee’ Worried
…blog adds the listing of the Hawaii species is likely an indicator that the other 3,993 bee species are doing fine. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Wheat Import Forecast Trimmed for Egypt
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has trimmed its import forecast for Egypt. Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today reports the reduction is due to credit issues. A USDA office in Egypt…
Support for Government Intervention in Nutrition Doubles
…respondents support excluding soft drinks and empty-calorie foods from SNAP. For Democrats, 34 percent were in favor, 13 percent strongly opposed. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….