…to enroll in the program that provides price support to offset milk and feed price differences. The enrollment period ends on April 29, 2024, with payments starting as early as…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 02-27-24
…details on the 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage enrollment that opens tomorrow. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson…
Week in Review: Initial CVP Allocations & A Grower Perspective on New Raisin Varieties
…last year. The USDA has yet to open enrollment for the Dairy Margin Coverage program. Stay up to date with the latest agricultural issues by subscribing to the weekly newsletter….
Fuel Prices Trending Higher
Taking a look at fuel price trends. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. For the fourth straight week, the nation’s average price of gasoline has gone up, rising…
Producers Still Waiting for Dairy Margin Coverage Enrollment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has yet to open enrollment for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has indicated that the program is undergoing…
California Grape Crush Shows Modest Increase in 2023
…grape varieties, the average price saw an 11.4 percent rise compared to 2022. Red wine grapes commanded $1,346.13 per ton and white wine grapes fetching $733.33 per ton. Increases in…
Record Income Drop Expected, What Can Farmers Do?
…in a Market Intel. Net farm income is the profit farmers see after paying for operating expenses. Two major factors are impacting income forecasts – lower prices paid to farmers…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…crops as well. Q: So, what kind of losses can growers see if they don’t protect their crops? A: You know, it’s hard to say. I mean, if left untreated…
Final ERP Payments Being Distributed by USDA
…insurance coverage. However, producers of noninsured crops covered by FSA policies will not receive further payments for losses incurred during the specified years. The Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency…
NOW IPM Economic Calculator for Almond Production
…your yield and also potentially gets you a price premium on your almonds from the handler,” said Goodrich. “So, you can kind of use this calculator to actually look at…
Almond Update: Increasing Problems with Plant Bug Infestations
…you know, with 25 or 30 or 35 percent,” said Machado. “With the loss of some chemical materials that were pretty effective on these things and the fact that they’re…
Almond Matters: Getting Ready for the Growing Season
…the trees are already moist to help with getting effective coverage. Rainstorms last year created a significant amount of difficulty for making timely applications. As forecasters are still expecting wet…
Navigating Weather Challenges in Almond Orchards: Insights from BASF
…winter transitioning into spring, which can decrease pollination and increase disease pressure. Cold weather, while extending the bloom, becomes problematic if hard frost events occur, leading to blossom loss and…
Fertilizer Research Act to Analyze Drivers of High Costs
…to provide farmers with more options and price stability. The bill aims to shed light on market factors influencing fertilizer prices, empowering farmers to make informed decisions about their production…