…rebound after the Walnut Bargaining Association revised its minimum price recommendation. Multiple fruit fly quarantines have been expanded by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Subscribe to the weekly…
Positive Outlook for Walnut Industry with Price Recommendation
The walnut industry may be poised for a rebound after the Walnut Bargaining Association (WBA) revised its minimum price recommendation. This decision comes in response to a lowered estimate by…
Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Prices Decline After Volatile Week
…the nation’s average price of gasoline dropped, falling 11.3 cents from a week ago to $3.55 per gallon. The national average is down 29.9 cents from a month ago and…
Generic Vs. Brand Names in Groceries
…with a sizable price discount on generic or store brand names. In contrast, most survey respondents said they weren’t willing to pay a premium for brand-name meat, fruits, or vegetables….
Deadline Extended for Multiple Assistance Programs
…extended to November 3. USDA has also extended the deadline for the Milk Loss Program (MLP). Applications will now be accepted through October 30. MLP compensates dairy producers that dumped…
Food Price Inflation Easing Down
…with what food prices for food at home have changed over the past twenty years,” Schweitzer said. That’s considered a normal rate of food price inflation normal during September, prices…
New and Improved Crop Insurance Options for Specialty Crop and Organic Producers
…2023, pomegranate producers in select California counties can also receive yield-based insurance coverage for standard weather, natural, and environmental perils, including quality losses. Improved crop insurance options for the 2024…
AFBF Says Turkey Prices Down
…turkey and egg prices in the latest Market Intel report, which states the average price for an 8-to-16 pound turkey typically served for Thanksgiving was $1.27 per pound in August…
New Crop Insurance Program for Controlled Environments
…Environment plants, including cuttings, seedlings, and tissue culture. Offer crop insurance coverage through a streamlined application and policy renewal process. Offer new crop insurance coverage specific to the disease risk…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 10-02-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers reactions to the Bay Delta staff report, drought coverage, opening more trade options…
Additional Organic Dairy Assistance Offered Through New Program
…remaining 25 percent. This payment is automatic, and no additional action will be required from participating producers. ODMAP supplements other assistance options for dairy producers, including Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC)…
USDA Expands Access to School Breakfast and Lunch
…apply for free and reduced-price meals. School districts receive federal funding based on a formula using existing data, and local or state funds must fill any gap between program costs…
Egyptian Citrus in the U.S. Would Be ‘Calamity’ for California Growers
…that cheaper fruit coming in, we would expect retailers to be bidding down the price and that would end up being lower prices for growers,” Cranney explained. According to USDA,…
USDA Expands Efforts to Prevent and Reduce Food Waste
The Department of Agriculture Wednesday announced an additional $25 million investment to expand efforts to prevent and reduce food loss and waste. The investment, funded under the American Rescue Plan…