…the highest level since the survey began in October of 2015. The December mark was 16 points above the November mark and 40 points higher than October. Producers seemed optimistic…
Immigration Reform Good for U.S. Economy, Agriculture
…Show, Tom Hertz of the Agriculture Department and Mark Delich of FWD.us discussed the economic and political realities of the current immigration system and the impact of proposed reforms. Immigration:…
November Pork Exports Set Record
…challenge in terms of moving these larger supplies. This also represents a significant opportunity to grow our market share in established markets and develop new ones.” From the National Association…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Board Appointments
…and combine efforts to develop new markets, strengthen existing markets, and conduct important research and promotion activities. AMS provides oversight, paid for by industry assessments, which helps ensure fiscal responsibility,…
Final Environmental Documents for WaterFix Released
…an essential effort to modernize the State’s water infrastructure. “WaterFix will secure water supplies for 25 million Californians and prepare for a future marked by rising seas, seismic threats and…
State Water Project Allocation Increased to 45 Percent
…Director Mark Cowin. “But the faucet can shut off suddenly and leave us dry for a sixth year in a row. Drought always looms over California, so we must use…
Citrus Crop Forecast has No Changes
Mark Hudson, USDA/NASS, Washington D.C. reported the December citrus crop forecast. California reported no changes in any category for December. Florida has no changes in non-Valencia or Valencia oranges. Grapefruit…
CA State Plan: Make Water Conservation A Way of Life
…California Department of Water Resources Director Mark W. Cowin. “This plan will help make permanent changes to water use so California is better prepared for whatever the future brings.” The…
Cargill, BASF Developing Omega-3 Rich Canola
…Aqua Nutrition. “This new canola can create tremendous opportunities across the global food and feed markets, and we believe it is critical for the growth of aquaculture.” Right now, raising…
State Water Project Starts at 20 Percent
…subsequent rainfall have brightened the picture, but we could still end up in a sixth year of drought,” said DWR Director Mark Cowin. “Our unpredictable weather means that we must…
Christmas Tree Promotion Board Members Named
…framework to pool resources and combine efforts to develop new markets, strengthen existing markets, and conduct important research and promotion activities. AMS provides oversight, paid for by industry assessments, which…
Ag Bankers Are Increasing Collateral
Midwest Ag bankers continue to raise serious concerns about the farm economy. An Ag Web Dot Com report says the Rural Mainstreet Index has remained below the neutral growth mark…
Lone Star Ranch Named 2016 California Leopold Conservation Award® Recipient
…The award honors private landowner achievement in the voluntary stewardship of natural resources. Lone Star Ranch is owned by Mark and Dina Moore. Mark is a fifth-generation rancher and was…
California Citrus Carry Over from October Forecast
Mark Hudson, USDA/NASS delivered the November citrus crop forecast with the California crop numbers being carried over from the October forecast. Hudson did report the Florida Non-Valencia oranges forecast this…