…prices may hit record levels this Thanksgiving. American Farm Bureau Federation economists analyzed turkey and egg costs in their latest Market Intel. The retail price for fresh boneless, skinless turkey…
California Dairy Industry Priorities for the Next Farm Bill
…changes to the program over the past 20 years. In moving from a price support program to more of an income support program, it has begun to favor certain producers…
Value of Insured Specialty Crops Nearly Doubles Over Last Decade
…of buy-up coverage was likely a driving factor in making NAP a more attractive option for risk management. Applications for NAP coverage increased from about 8,000 in 2015 to over…
Federal Order Proves Valuable for California Dairy Farmers
…the difference between the California mailbox price and the federal mailbox price was $1.07. So, my conclusion is that the federal order has added $1/cwt to the mailbox milk price…
Report: Gen Z Prefers Quick Service Restaurants
…in the U.S. are discerning when choosing restaurants, according to new data by the NPD Group. Although price matters to this group, their taste preferences and definition of value dictate…
VofV: Genius Beehives with Dick Rogers, Entomologist at Bayer Crop Science
…Recently, “electronic scales have really helped beekeepers track weight gain and loss in hives,” he says. “There are also things like in-hive sensors for temperature and overall humidity.” In the…
August Consumer Price Index Increases
A slight increase in consumer prices. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Consumer Price Index increased 0.1 percent in August on a seasonally adjusted basis after being…
‘Pretty Good Season Overall’ for Watermelon Producers
…said the past three years have been a “big roller coaster.” But conditions this year seem similar to 2020 when demand and prices were strong. “The watermelon season was a…
USDA Program Feeds Children During Summer Months
…need and deserve.” Children are eligible for this temporary nutrition benefit, known as Summer P-EBT, if they are eligible for free or reduced-price meals during the school year, or if…
Almond Update: Grant Supports Growers in Improving Pollinator Health
…land that isn’t as productive or that’s around an equipment yard that they can add hedgerows or conservation cover to. It also includes coverage of cover crops inside the orchard,”…
Farm Groups Encourage Swift and Effective Utilization of Drought Response Funding
…and local water managers to continue the development of voluntary action. Other areas of focus for the ag groups include the proper consideration be given to the loss of production…
Peterson, Outlaw on Next Farm Bill
…about the various factors that could affect the passage of a new farm bill by September of 2023, including the price tag. “My question to all the groups that I…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 08-26-22
…and the details on the upcoming virtual Food Loss and Waste Innovation Fair. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet…
USDA Details How Organic Transition Initiative Will Take Shape
…million will be used for the development of the new Transitional and Organic Grower Assistance Program to assist producers with crop insurance coverage. “Organic farming brings environmental and economic benefits…