Spot cotton quotations averaged 66 points higher than the previous week, according to the USDA, Agricultural Marketing Service’s Cotton Program. Quotations for the base quality of cotton in the seven…
Service Agency County Committee Nomination Period Begins June 15
…are a vital link between the farm community and the U.S. Department of Agriculture,” said Vilsack. “I hope that every eligible farmer and rancher will participate in this year’s county…
Shell Eggs: Daily California Eggs for June 6
…benchmark price $1.37. CALIFORNIA: Shell egg marketer’s benchmark price for negotiated egg sales of USDA Grade AA and Grade AA in cartons, cents per dozen. This price does not reflect…
California Cattle on Feed Down
…percent. April 2013 contained 22 weekdays (including holidays) and 4 Saturdays. April 2014 contained 22 weekdays (including holidays) and 4 Saturdays. View the Pacific Region Livestock Report from USDA/NASS. (.pdf)…
Daily California Eggs
…marketer’s benchmark price for negotiated egg sales of USDA Grade AA and Grade AA in cartons, cents per dozen. This price does not reflect discounts or other contract terms. RANGE…
USDA Announces Funding, Issues Federal Order to Combat PEDv
In response to the significant impact porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDv) and porcine deltacoronavirus (PDCoV) are having on U.S. pork producers, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced…
Future of Precision Agriculture
How can precision agriculture help your farming operation as the technology grows? That’s the topic of today’s report. Sabrina Hill has more. Precision agriculture part 2 Alltech Vice President and…
Time to End Trade Talks with Japan?
…Administration to conclude TPP talks without Japan – unless Tokyo provides significant market access to the U.S. Grassley and 17 other Senators urged U.S. negotiators earlier to insist Japan end…
Weekly Broiler Hatchery Report Released
Released June 4, 2014, by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Agricultural Statistics Board, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Broiler-Type Eggs Set in the United States Up 1 Percent…
Monthly Dairy Products Report
Released June 4, 2014, by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Agricultural Statistics Board, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). April 2014 Highlights Total cheese output (excluding cottage cheese) was…
USDA Announces Programs to Conserve Sensitive Land and Help Beginning Farmers
…USDA will allow producers with general CRP contracts expiring this September to have the option of a one-year contract extension. USDA will also implement the 2014 Farm Bill’s requirement that…
Key Agriculture Componet Added to Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Awards
…habitat in rice fields, pollinator support on farms, and the resolute commitment to conservation demonstrated throughout agriculture. I urge our farmers and ranchers to strongly consider this new category.” More…
Modern Farming and Precision Agriculture
What exactly is precision agriculture and how is it used? Sabrina Hill finds out in today’s Modern Ag Report. Precision agriculture Precision agriculture is such a growing field, that it’s…
Crop Progress for June 4
Sabrina Hill has the weekly crop progress for California, with information provided by the USDA NASS on field crops, fruit, nuts, vegetables, and rangeland conditions. California crops for June 4…