…its sugar producers as a cushion against a drop in world prices. “I can’t think of a commodity that’s more distorted,” Doud said to symposium attendees. “If you think there’s…
Costa on Tariffs Hurting the San Joaquin Valley
…members of Congress and specialty crop producers to ensure the producers receive mitigation dollars equal to the damage the specialty crop industry is already feeling from the retaliatory tariffs. Source:…
Why Grow a Meyer Lemon Tree
…the right conditions, Meyer lemons are self-pollinating, prolific producers that put out fragrant flowers and have evergreen leaves. They will contently grow indoors, but do have a few requirements if…
Producer Sentiment Plummets in July
…61 percent producers forecast bad economic times ahead. That’s a 15 point jump up from the June reading. Just 19 percent of producers expect good economic times in the next…
Deadline Approaches for Continuous Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment
Producers Must File by August 17, One-Year Extension Available to Holders of Many Expiring Contracts Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Richard Fordyce reminded producers that the deadline to sign up…
Celebrating National Goat Cheese Month
…the more flavorful the milk will be, which can translate to a better cheese. The history of goat cheese goes back to Ancient Greece, when the goat was first domesticated….
Chinese Ag Tariff List Grows Longer
…protein, frozen corn, margarine and shortening, ginseng, and “packaged foods for young infants and children.” A list like this will affect producers from Vermont all the way to California and…
U.S. Poultry Gains New Market Access in Morocco
…products and the economic opportunities that will be afforded to U.S. producers.” “Opening new markets for American poultry and other agricultural products is a top priority. I am convinced that…
Limited Benefits of Tariff Relief Funds for California Producers
The tariff relief funds that were recently announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will likely only have a limited impact on California growers. The $12 billion-dollar tariff assistance…
One Year ELD Delay Passed by Senate
…Safety Administration time to work with both livestock transporters and producers on finding a resolution to the Hours of Service mandate that’s reinforced through the ELD. U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Transportation…
Senate Approves Ag Appropriations Bill
…insufficient. The bill also increases funding for the Agricultural Marketing Service to help provide producers with marketing opportunities for U.S. agricultural products. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NACD Sends Letter to Farm Bill Conference Committee
…abundant food and fiber supply in the world. Additionally, farm bill conservation programs support producers’ ability to conserve natural resources and improve soil health and water quality. With continued difficulties…
American Soybean Association Joins Farmers for Free Trade
…international markets. Other agriculture groups already a part of the campaign include the American Farm Bureau Federation, the National Pork Producers Council, and other agriculture groups. With soybean farmers facing…
Cotton Growers Prepare for 2018 Producer Information Exchange Tour
…have Southeast producers learning about cotton production in the San Joaquin Valley beginning on August 12. The tour will conclude in Texas, as Mid-South producers will explore two cotton-producing regions…