…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…
Texas Wildfire Loss is Worth $123 Million
…$27 million worth of cattle, which includes both cattle and estimated losses of this season’s calf crop. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Texas Wildfire Loss…
‘Innovation is the Cornerstone’ of the California Water Plan
…currently available, Newsom said “We put out a hotter, drier strategy” to offset the loss. This includes plans for improving water security, desalinization plants, stormwater capture, water recycling, and new…
USDA Lowers its Forecast for 2024 Food Prices
Image by Alexa from Pixabay Food price inflation this year could be the smallest in several years. Gary Crawford has more in today’s This Land of Ours report. USDA Lowers its…
Almond Update: ‘Own Your Prime’ Campaign Outperforms Expectations
…on national and cable TV, social media, and other outreach channels. Marin said that the partnership with Coach Prime has generated about 400 percent more high-profile media coverage when compared…
Commodity Groups Object to Petition Related to Duties on Herbicides
…Trade Commission (ITC), the groups stressed that farmers, as price takers, would bear the brunt of this dispute between multinational companies. They urge the ITC to vote against advancing the…