…record high prices. “The largest price increases in the survey were for ground beef, which was up 11 percent, and lemonade, which was up 12 percent. The good news here…
NCBA Calls USDA Proposed Rule “Direct Attack”
…derive any benefit from the free market but instead be paid one low price regardless of quality, all in the name of so-called fairness.” The proposed rule would provide clarity…
Addressing Food Loss
Addressing food loss around the nation. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Composted Soil Cycle Image by lightsource/DepositPhotos USDA Food Loss and Waste Liaison Jean Buzby explains a…
PAGA Reform Agreement Reached
…help workers get fair compensation for labor claims while reducing unnecessary lawsuits that harm both employers and employees. “The abusive litigation that PAGA enables is contributing to the loss of…
Almond Matters: Pest Management Priorities Prior to Hull Split
…degree-day models can help time NOW treatments effectively. Early management programs will have the highest probability of success by getting good coverage with applications. Burkdoll suggests making the most out…
New Emergency Assistance Tool Being Made Available to Producers
…it is not an application itself. It covers losses not addressed by other FSA programs, including those from drought, blizzards, disease, and wildfires. The tool simplifies the application process by…
Almond Matters: Managing Mites Before Populations They ‘Explode’
…Christmas tree come harvest,” said Burkdoll. A critical component for managing mites is appropriate coverage with any type of materials that are being applied. Addressing mite populations early helps to…
Senate Farm Bill Framework Receiving Industry Support
…Margin Coverage safety net and other dairy priorities. Doud stressed the need for a bipartisan bill to provide stability for farmers. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter…
Food Prices Slightly Higher in May
…Price Index stood at 120.4 points in May, up 0.9 percent from its revised April level. Increases in the price index for cereal and dairy products slightly more than offset…
U.S. Ag Exports ‘Struggling’
…amount of exports and imports that have affected these numbers, but also the value. “It’s the unit value. So, the price of imported goods has been rising. It’s not necessarily…
Study Details How Another Trade War with China Could Harm California Farmers
…could drop by 28.4 to 34.8 percent, translating to an annual loss of $800 million to $1 billion. Over 60 percent of these losses would impact horticultural products, with tree…
‘Slow and Steady Price Increases’ in Global Dairy Report
…new record for butter prices was met, which was then exceeded the following year. Come first quarter of 2024, a new price record was once again made. “Three dollar per…
Benefits of the Delta Conveyance Project Far Exceed Costs
…fallowing and job loss all impact our state and local economies.” The project’s cost estimate remains steady at $20.1 billion, despite inflation, with potential cost savings through design refinements. Funded…
Food Price Inflation Continues Stabilization
By bodnarphot/DepositPhotos image Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer, lets us know about a new report showing food price inflation at a near standstill. Listen to Gary Crawford’s This…