…drought, accidentally drowning their lettuce crops. The only silver lining is vegetable prices haven’t risen significantly yet, even though fruit prices have. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
Farm Economy May Be Starting to Stabilize
…farm income. The value of cropland and ranch land continued to drop in the Tenth District for the sixth straight year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
August USDA WASDE Report Released
…NASS in Crop Production report. Early-season production occurring in August and September is projected to constitute 10.7 percent of the total. Cotton: The first survey of U.S. 2017 crop production…
Alumnus Montgomery Returns as New Fresno State Winemaker
…love for the profession. Fresno State was a national leader in the field of enology when I was a student, and its winery facilities make it an even better training…
Poll Shows Americans Support Tax Reform for Farmers
…survey say farmers and ranchers should get special tax treatment because of the challenges and risks that are specific to agriculture. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Reports Preview
…that won’t sit well with traders.” USDA does have the potential to lower world demand because of huge South American crops. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
National Potato Council on Continued Mexican Potato Ban
…a Pest Risk Assessment that shows any possible risk from the entry of fresh U.S. potatoes can be mitigated. The Potato Council says the ruling will not limit the movement…
Foreign Investment in U.S. Farmland Rising
…situation a national security concern. “I think the more control foreign interests have in our food system, the less we have, obviously,” says Gibbons, “and when foreign entities buy farmland,…
California FFA: Agricultural Education Funding Vital
…national level, signifying the impact that agricultural curriculum has on young people. As the average age of California farmers continues to climb, investing in the youth is critical for the…
Almond Producers Top Users of Pollination Services
…billion for apples, and $720 million for blueberries. Over the same period, the number of honey-producing colonies grew by 14 percent. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Top U.S. Milk Processor Struggling
…cost Dean about 90 million to 95 million gallons’ worth of sales annually. Though Dean has been preparing for the shift. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Perdue Turning to Industry for Dicamba Fix
…affected growers. Monsanto is the maker of the Roundup Ready 2 Extend crop system, which features dicamba resistant cotton and soybeans. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Proposes Less Restriction on Mexican Pork Exports
…comments on the evaluation for 60 days. APHIS will then review and consider the comments received and make a final determination. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USTR Seeking Input on KORUS
…of the agreement and instead wants to focus on addressing outstanding implementation issues. Korea is currently the fifth largest U.S. agricultural export market. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…