…the table grape industry, and to the farm worker community.” Despite the significant loss, there are still about 45 million boxes of grapes that the industry is planning to ship….
California FAIR Plan Expansion Awaits Governor Newsom’s Signature
…resort. It has become increasingly more important over the past decade with California experiencing historic wildfires and many farming operations encountering difficulty in obtaining insurance coverage. “Farmers and ranchers have…
New Grapevine Insurance Program Available
…is modeled on the Tree Based Dollar Amount of Insurance (TDO) Plan. Notably, it features an Occurrence Loss Option designed to provide coverage for minor losses, available at an additional…
‘Most Stressful and Most Challenging’ Watermelon Season
…Van Groningen explained. “Fortunately, the market price right now is good. We’re probably seeing about a 20 percent price bump. So those things are close to equaling each other out…
Whole Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm Policy Updates
…WFRP improvements for the 2024 policy year encompass several key changes. All eligible producers now qualify for 80 percent and 85 percent coverage levels. Catastrophic coverage level policies for individual…
Grant Program to Complement Orchard Stewardship Incentive Program
Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) has been furthering sustainability efforts within the almond industry for several years. Grower members can receive a higher price per pound of almonds by participating in…
Federal Milk Marketing Order Hearing Gets Underway
…more reflective of what the Federal Milk Marketing Order system is meant to provide, which is a fair market price for farmers.” Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West…
Cammack Expects Tough Battle for Farm Bill
…Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) “Certainly, the price tag. That’s I think, first and foremost, the cause for concern for my colleagues on the right. For my colleagues on the left,…
Worm Farm Conference Dates Set
…conference will focus on how to start, expand, or perfect Worm composting and waste reduction. The wholesale price of worms has jumped from $15 per pound in 2020 to an…
New Study Highlights Increased Production Costs for Processing Tomatoes
…acre over the past five years. A yield of 46 tons per acre is used in the study, along with a price of $138 per ton. While costs have come…
Dairy Innovation Grants Available to Producers
…At least $4.1 million will be available for operations in Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington. The fourth grant cycle will include pandemic recovery such as price declines…
Fuel Prices Surge as Heat Hits Refinery Output
Gas prices are rising once again. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Evergreens and Dandelions on Unsplash The nation’s average gasoline price soared 16.5 cents in…
Record Enrollment for Grasslands CRP
…land cover to help improve water quality, prevent soil erosion, and reduce the loss of wildlife habitat. “This year’s record-breaking Grassland CRP signup demonstrates the continued success and value of…
USDA Extends Application Deadline for Organic Dairy Program
…keeping organic dairy operations sustainable until markets return to more normal conditions. It complements other assistance available to dairy producers, including Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) and Supplemental DMC, with more…