…commodities produced using climate-smart production practices. Projects from the second funding pool will be announced later this year. Funding for Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities will be delivered through USDA’s Commodity Credit…
USDA Says Farm Profits to Reach Near-Record High in 2022
…commodities are projected to rise by $66.3 billion or 14 percent from the previous year to reach $525.3 billion this year. Production expenses will also increase by $44 billion to…
USDA Updates Crop Insurance Plans to Broaden Access
…for many producers, including specialty crop, organic and direct market producers. The Whole-Farm Revenue Protection program protects all eligible commodities on a farm under one insurance policy. The Micro Farm…
Almond Update: Grant Supports Growers in Improving Pollinator Health
…for their operation and help sign them up.” To learn more about cover crops and adding forage to your operation, visit Almonds.com/CoverCrops. Listen to Lewis’ interview below. About the Author…
Interest Expense Ratio for Agriculture Stays Even with 20-year Average
…forecasts, despite the pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic reduced demand for agricultural commodities. The interest expense ratio is calculated by dividing interest expenses by the sum of the value of production…
U.S. Interior Secretary Sees California Drought Impacts Firsthand
…the group at the Madera County ranch. Herman explained that they have pulled out 200 acres of almonds due to the lack of available water. “That really made an impact…
Almond Update: Soil Health Case Study Details Value of Cover Cropping
…actually put in economic benefits to get the return on investment,” said Roots. “It’s really nice to have a two-page summarized document, especially to hand out to growers that might…
Almond Update: Registration Open for the 2022 Almond Conference
…Wednesday be the new gala night. So hopefully we’ll get some new folks and some returning folks to attend that annual celebration.” Registration is available at Almonds.com/conference. Listen to Bailey’s…
Almond Update: ABC Board of Directors Begins Its New Term
…and five handler members representing both independent and cooperative operations. Grower members include Paul Ewing with RPAC, LLC, Joe Gardiner with Treehouse California Almonds, and Christine Gemperle from Gemperle Orchards….
Keeping A Close Eye on Crops After Unseasonal Rainfall
…have begun shaking. And there are people who have plenty of almonds still on the tree,” Hubbell explained. “That being said, we hope that those almonds will dry readily and…
Almond Update: International Program Shines Positive Light on Almond Production
Almond production is highlighted in a program from BBC that is airing all over the world. In an episode of the series Green Planet, almonds are featured as an example…
Philippines Trade Mission a Success
…a country.” He said several commodities have their attention. “They were very interested in more soymeal as they anticipate increasing their animal agriculture. They were also looking at importing more…
New Ag Coalition Focuses on Bioeconomy
…Coalition just days ago, to advance federal policy initiatives that foster growth toward a circular economy based on innovative products derived from agricultural commodities. Encompassing a broad range of technologies,…
VofV: Tom Nunes and Monitoring the Speed of Technology Adoption on the Farm
…with challenges. The Nunes Company, known for the Foxy label, grows 40 conventional and 35 organic commodities. With that breadth of product, Tom is looking for common technologies that can…