…compares to a loss of 1,794 herds nationwide, or 5.7 percent of the country’s total, in 2021. However, the decline was larger during the previous three years. Over the past…
Agronomic Minute: Protecting Crops from Spider Mites
…as soon as possible helps to minimize potential damage. One critical component of a mitigation strategy includes good coverage. Driver said that making sure output matches individual canopy size is…
Ford Phasing Out AM Radios Globally
…stations broadcast news and information needed in remote areas that have less than ideal data coverage, making streaming difficult, if not impossible. The Canadian Association of Broadcasters says this marks…
U.S. Potato Exports Hit $2.1 Billion in 2022
…the previous year. This growth can be attributed to global price hikes and inflation. Demand for U.S. potatoes remained strong in 2022, showing that the slight drop in export volume…
Herd Health Concerns Due to Flooding in Tulare County
…and ultimately heavier culling practices, and certainly herd health has a direct impact on milk production and losses.” Diary operations had to move quickly to evacuate cattle to a variety…
Reforms to Federal Milk Pricing Sought by Industry Groups
…nonfat solids in the Class III and IV skim milk price formulas. NMPF is expected to file its separate petition later this month. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter…
Almond Update: Indian Market Remains Strong for California Almonds
…potential. However, there are also some challenges. Retaliatory tariffs in India have put California almonds at somewhat of a price disadvantage. A recent trade agreement has also allowed a 50…
Agronomic Minute: Being Proactive with Mite Control in Vineyards
…from proliferating underneath leaves. There are a variety of products available and getting adequate coverage is critical for good mite control no matter the material. “Veto 30 SC Miticide is…
State AGs Encourage Congressional Action on Right to Repair Legislation
…price and quickly enough to harvest their crops.” The coalition of 28 AGs highlights three pieces of legislation that Congress should be considering more heavily. Introduced in 2021, the Fair…
Food Prices Drop Slightly from January and February
…sugar price index was the only one to rise sharply, up 8.1 points to 124.9 in February. The Cereal Price Index averaged 147.3 points in February, down a fraction from…
Agronomic Minute: Staying Vigilant Against Alternaria
…into your orchards and maintain coverage of some of these products depending on how much rain you get,” said Rieser. Growers do have different materials available to help prevent disease…
More Than 400 Industry Groups Encourage Farm Bill Funding Support
…representing California interests such as California Citrus Mutual, California Specialty Crops Council, and California Table Grape Commission. The groups point to driving factors such as volatile weather and crop loss…
Almond Matters: Warmer Storms Heighten Disease Risk
…with a fungicide application before the next set of storms. “The price should come up I would think. Supply and demand kicks in. So, it may be worth spending a…
Short Winegrape Crop Could Be Good with Demand Remaining Flat
…prices to go up are limited by the lack of market growth in terms of volume. “The price increases we’ve seen have come up against some ceilings if you will…