As more consumers continue to move online for their shopping needs, some producers are looking at eCommerce as an extremely viable market for their produce. Data from eMarketer suggests that…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-23-19
…residue on produce in California, hemp holding its value for organic growers, and why citations have become the new normal for fruit and nut producers. Tune in to the show…
2020 Enrollment for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs Open
Safety Net Program Payments for 2018 Have Started WASHINGTON (USDA/FSA-Oct. 15, 2019) — Agricultural producers now can enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs –…
World Cotton Day Highlights Global Importance of the Commodity
…all types. The event also offered an opportunity for industry stakeholders to build relationships and address the types of challenges that cotton producers are facing on an international level. “Cotton…
FMMO Puts Quota System in the Spotlight
The implementation of the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) has put a spotlight on California’s dairy quota system. The milk checks that producers are receiving now under the FMMO have…
Almond Update: ABC Addition To Help Growers With Sustainability Goals
…producers meet sustainability goals and the needs of the ‘farm of the future’. Listen to Devol’s full interview. Almond Update: ABC Addition To Help Growers With Sustainability Goals About the…
The Reality of the Beef Checkoff
…the Farm Bill. It was initiated as an effort driven by producers who saw an important need for more promotion and research to stave off falling beef demand in the…
The Changing Demographics of Farming
…have female producers, farming on nearly 11 million acres of land. The profile also noted that a few more than 11,000 farms have Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish producers, which account…
High Efficient Lighting for the Farm
Cathy Isom tells us about the high efficient way ag producers have to light up the farm. High Efficient Lighting for the Farm Photo: Cultivation of fresh herbs and pepper…
California Sued for Violating Constitution with Proposition 12
…the measure. “Prop 12 hurts the family on a budget with higher prices for pork, veal and eggs, and unfairly punishes livestock producers outside of California by forcing them to…
California Receives Nearly $28 Million for Dairy Margin Coverage
…Wisconsin has the largest number of farmers signed up for the program. According to an analysis from the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), dairy farmers would have only received a…
President Trump Signs U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement. Ag Groups Respond
…ranching families will benefit from trade with Japan.” Houston hailed today’s announcement as an important step forward for the U.S. beef industry. “For the past few years, U.S. beef producers…
USDA Opens 2020 Enrollment for Dairy Margin Coverage Program
…opened signup today for the program that helps producers manage economic risk brought on by milk price and feed cost disparities. “We know it’s tough out there for American farmers,…
Registration Opens for Massive 2020 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show
…and they will appreciate fellowship with thousands of other cattle producers from around the country. The convention will again be preceded by 27thannual Cattlemen’s College, which is famous for stimulating…