…security like insurance and price loss coverage programs, often gets public scrutiny. Not all commodities qualify for Title I protection. Among those that don’t are many of California’s fruit and…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 02-24-22
…be a U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champion, harvest automation efforts to expedite development and scholarships that are available to support the next generation of certified crop advisors. Tune…
Almond Matters: Controlling Lepidopteran Pests in Orchards
…Navel orangeworm, peach twig borer, oriental fruit moth, all of them. It’s very effective and coverage is the key to making it work,” Burkdoll explained. While the Cry toxins are…
Russia-Ukraine Issue Driving Fuel Prices Higher
…is $4.69 and the average price per gallon of diesel is $4.96. The jump in gasoline prices continues as oil prices continue to push higher, reaching $94 per barrel last…
Enrollment Deadline for Dairy Risk Management Programs Extended
…already enrolled for 2022 coverage. At 15 cents per hundredweight at the $9.50 level of coverage, DMC is a very cost-effective risk management tool for dairy producers.” So far, enrollment…
Efforts to Stay Ahead of Branched Broomrape in California
…time to take it as seriously as possible,” said Bagley. “The losses from this pest can be anywhere from 20 to 70 percent yield loss. So, we shouldn’t be fooled,…
RMA Extends Crop Insurance Flexibilities to June Due to COVID-19
…to continue supporting crop insurance coverage for producers. Farmers with crop insurance questions or needs should continue to contact their insurance agents about conducting business remotely (by telephone or email)….
Organic Produce Sales Over $9 Billion For First Time in 2021
…the highest organic price premiums. “While a gap remains in the average retail price per pound between organic and conventional, the price increases in both categories last year were remarkably…
Week in Review: SWP Allocations Increased and Production Costs Outpacing Winegrape Prices
…prices being far outpaced by rising costs of production. California officials will not be enforcing the guidelines for animal welfare established in Proposition 12 after a recent court ruling. New…
Winegrape Growers Struggling With Vineyard Development Costs
…challenged because of growing restrictions on the ability to burn that waste,” said Aguirre. “All of this is just conspiring to make growers think, ‘well, what’s the price that I…
Meat Prices Inquiry by House Oversight Subcommittee
…19%, while the price of pork has increased by 15%, and poultry prices have gone up by almost 10%. At the same time, net profit margins for the four biggest…
New Coverage Options Under California FAIR Plan Begin February 1
New commercial coverage for farmers and ranchers will become available through the California FAIR Plan. Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara announced that the new coverage will start February 1. The increase…
American Farm Bureau Changes Stance on Part of Cattle Transparency Act
The American Farm Bureau federation revised its support of the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act. Farm Bureau says while it supports robust negotiated sales, delegates voted to oppose government…
American Farm Bureau Establishes 2022 Policies
…consistent format for milk checks and a review and audit of the producer price differential on milk. Delegates also called for USDA to publish resources that show how each Federal…