…generation of farmers and ranchers. The Census differs from other NASS surveys. It provides important demographic information and data on certain commodities, such as horses, bison, and Christmas trees, that…
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Announces Farm Bill Priorities
…to compete and grow in domestic and global markets. Specialty crop production, including fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, nursery and greenhouse commodities, contributes significantly to the U.S economy, accounting for $66…
Farm Co-ops Applaud the American Food for American Schools Act
…on the extent of this problem.” Beginning in the late 1980s, provisions were added to the school lunch and breakfast programs that require schools to purchase domestic commodities and food…
Trade War Help for Farmers: All Options on the Table
…commodities through the Commodity Credit Corporation. The comments by Censky confirm Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue’s comments from last week, eluding to USDA having something in the works to shield farmers…
More California Reactions to Chinese Tariffs
…commodities accounted for $1.34 billion worth of exports to China in 2016. In addition, the new tariffs target nine of California’s top 10 fruit and nut commodities (by overall international…
Chinese Tariff Increase Will Be Tough on California Ag
…United States. Several major California commodities are going to be affected by a 15 percent tariff increase including fruits, nuts, and wine. Pork and seven other products will experience a…
Farm Bureau Concerned About Possible Chinese Trade Retaliation
…China and Hong Kong, it’s our second-biggest market. This will really hurt U.S. pork producers. “Farm income across commodities has fallen by about 50 percent over the past four years….
California Agriculture Day Celebration at the State Capitol
California Agriculture Day is an annual event to celebrate the state’s agricultural community by highlighting the hard work of farmers and the variety of commodities they produce. The day will…
Full 2016 Crop Year Report, Including Ag Exports
…the leading US state for cash farm receipts. For the 2016 crop year California agricultural exports totaled $20.04 billion. Top commodities for export included almonds, wine, dairy and dairy products,…
Roof Rat Damage Causing Concern for Growers
…in several different commodities including citrus, avocados, pomegranates and nut crops. Aside from feeding on the crop directly, rendering it unmarketable, the rodents are also chewing on tree limbs and…
Secretary Perdue Supports Agriculture Exemption Extension for ELD Mandate
…agriculture industry that lack flexibility necessary for the unique realities of hauling agriculture commodities. If the agriculture industry had been forced to comply by the March 18 deadline, live agricultural…
AEM Releases Latest U.S. Ag Tractor and Combine Sales Report
…wars resulting from U.S. tariffs have targeted commodities, so this is a real concern. AEM and our manufacturers will be carefully monitoring their impact on tractor and combine sales in…
USDA Helps Cotton Producers Maintain, Expand Domestic Market
…like the rest of our major commodities, but with a weaker safety net,” Perdue said. “In particular, cotton producers confront high input and infrastructure costs, which leaves them more financially…
Governors Lobby for NAFTA Conclusion
…Mexico looking to South American buyers for more commodities, Roberts says his, and other states could get hit hard by any additional uncertainty in the next few months. From the…