U.S. cotton producers intend to plant 13.1 million cotton acres this spring, up 3.7 percent from 2017, according to the National Cotton Council 37th Annual Early Season Planting Intentions Survey….
USDA February WASDE Report
…by 60 million bushels to 2.1 billion bushels. The U.S. season-average soybean price range for 2017/18 is projected at $8.90 to $9.70 per bushel, unchanged from the previous report. USDA…
Agri View: Florida Peaches
Everett Griner talks about Florida peaches, possible a new crop for Florida, in today’s Agri View. I recently did an article about Georgia farmers growing citrus fruit. Well, now I…
The Western View: Temperance Flattened?
…high speed rail. We definitely don’t want to trade water for a fast train ride. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine….
CattleFax Predicts Large Supply and Strong Demand in 2018
…the fall marketing season. For the full year, calf prices are expected to average $158/cwt. To see more from the CattleFax Outlook Session or to become a member, visit www.cattlefax.com….
California Avocado Crop Forecast Almost Double 2017 Harvest
…year’s crop and considerably better than some had feared. “The CAC 2018 pre-season crop estimate of 374.6 million pounds of California avocados means there will be solid volume for retailers…
Agri View: Banner Pecan Nut Year
…Things were not that bad in the western states. Arizona, New Mexico and West Texas. They had a very productive season. But, this report is about the growth of pecan…
California Tomato Processors Expect to Contract 12 Million Tons in 2018
The USDA-NASS Pacific Regional Office surveyed California’s tomato processors for their intended contract acreage and tonnage for the upcoming 2018 season. The data reported by processors was either tonnage with…
How to Build Your Own Tomato Cages
…(even free) and can be composted at the end of the growing season. Another ultra-cheap, short-term method is to use four five-foot stakes, either scrap lumber or sturdy sticks. A…
Almond Matters: Orchard Protection Techniques
…point, and the Asana is able to find them,” said Lopez. DiPel is also another useful insecticide in combatting pests such as peach twig borer, particularly during bloom season. “DiPel…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-15-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. The fight against the Asian citrus psyllid and the deadly disease it carries, huanglongbing, will receive…
Latest WASDE Report from USDA
…production. The ending stocks total for 2017/18 remains at 1.008 million MT, an amount to meet sugar supply requirements of domestic consumption before the next season harvest. LIVESTOCK, POULTRY, DAIRY:…
Governor Brown’s Proposed Budget Promotes Ag Development
…development of suppression strategies for Asian citrus psyllid and Huanglongbing disease, known as citrus greening. “The inclusion of $2.5 million dollars in this year’s budget follows last year’s significant commitment…
Global Avian Influenza Surge
Different strains of avian influenza were found over the holiday season globally, according to two global health agencies that say the number of human infections appears to have decreased over…