The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is working to understand the financial well-being of California producers. For the next several months USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will be gathering…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-08-21
…national report with positive news on bankruptcies reported from 2020, although the state numbers were a little worse. Brian German has a few reports as well, one for cotton producers…
Participation in U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol May Bring Added Benefits to Growers
…metrics within the industry. Vice President of Producer Affairs for the National Cotton Council, Craig Brown said the Protocol is being well received by brands and retailers. There may also…
What Americans will be Eating by the BILLIONS During the Big Game
…the Lombardi Trophy. This figure is up 2% from last year, according to the National Chicken Council’s annual Wing Report. There are several reasons for the uptick, says National Chicken…
2020 Was ‘Banner Year’ for Organic Produce Sales
…62 percent of all certified organic operations globally. Americans are also continuing to increase their consumption of organic produce. The report breaks down national organic produce sales information into four…
Applications Being Accepted for California Agricultural Leadership Program
…April 26. The 17-month program includes approximately 55 days of formal program activities with partner universities providing curriculum to help cultivate leadership skills. Class members will also participate in national…
NASS Report Shows Vast Majority of American Farms Are Family Operations
A report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows that family farms are still the backbone of American agriculture. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service recently released the 2017 Census of…
Climate Goals Established by President Biden Executive Orders
…Biden and his Administration as they recognize the positive role agriculture plays in addressing climate concerns,” said National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO Colin Woodall in a news release. ““We appreciate…
Week in Review: California Gets Hit Hard with Wind, Rain, and Snow
Farmers are still assessing the wind damage they experienced from the recent windstorms that swept through Southern California. The National Weather Service issued multiple winter storm warnings as growers prepare…
USDA Providing Temporary Debt Relief to Thousands of Farmers
…the agency will help struggling farmers stay on their land and continue growing food for their fellow Americans,” National Farmers Union President Rob Larew said in a press release. “it…
Storm Update: 20 Percent Jump in Snowpack Already
…Central Sierras at 62 percent of normal, and Southern Sierras up to 45 percent of normal. The National Weather Service has issued various flood warnings as well as winter storm…
AFBF Suggests Methodology Improvements for NASS Reports
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has released a report with recommendations for the USDA-National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). AFBF has taken an in-depth look at the methodology used for…
MSOB: Biostimulant Council to Strengthen Industry Clarity
The newly-formed Biostimulant Council should continue the push for clarity in the industry. A new partnership between the Biostimulant Coalition and The Fertilizer Institute will help the development of regulations…
California Growers Bracing for Major Rain Event This Week
…The National Weather Service has issued multiple winter storm warnings for several areas of the state. Chris Sayer from Petty Ranch in Ventura County said they are expecting a significant…