…China is using these supports in excess of its commitments under WTO rules. The Hagstrom Report said China’s support for those three commodities are roughly $100 billion over levels China…
September Crop Production Report
…included the following commodities: Oranges, Navel The initial 2016-2017 season is forecast at 1.68 million tons (42.0 million boxes), down 8 percent from last season. This initial forecast is based…
Corn, Potatoes and Vegetable Production Practices
…chemical ingredients they apply to agricultural commodities through fertilizers and pesticides. The program currently alternates focus each year among vegetables, fruit and key field crops. The Agricultural Resource Management Survey…
Women in Agriculture Trade Mission is Underway
…U.S. commodities and is expected to return to the top spot next year. In contrast to China, Hong Kong is more of an export market for consumer oriented products. With…
Soybean Use Exceeded USDA Expectations
…Stocks report on September 30 will reveal the total consumption of the two commodities and the amount of grain stocks available for use in the 2016-2017 marketing year. University of…
Economic Analysis of the 2016 CA Drought for Ag
…California’s commodities. Water management in the Sacramento San Joaquin Delta for protecting endangered species and access to groundwater remain important for sustaining water supply for California’s agriculture and related sectors….
USDA Sharply Revises Farm Income Forecasts
…least 50 percent of the value of production from a particular commodity. Farm businesses often produce multiple commodities, so average net cash income statistics should not be interpreted as related…
USDA Buying Eggs to Ease Surplus
…applicable Commodity Specification(s) identified in the subsequent Solicitation(s); and the Qualification Requirements for Prospective Contractors Selling Commodities to USDA dated October 2014. These documents are available on the AMS Commodity…
USDA Quarterly Export Forecast Shows Higher Numbers
…billion, which is 40% higher than 2016. Commodities like U.S. oilseeds, horticultural goods, cotton, livestock, dairy, and poultry are expected to lead the way to higher export numbers. Global beef…
Rabobank: Land Rent Values Must Decline
…to row crop production. The subsequent steep increases in agricultural land values have pulled enough acres into row crop production to oversupply most commodities, both domestically and globally. Now, Rabobank…
Economic Analysis of the 2016 California Drought for Agriculture
…market conditions for California’s commodities. Water management in the Sacramento San Joaquin Delta for protecting endangered species and access to groundwater remain important for sustaining water supply for California’s agriculture…
Crop Production Forecast
…included the following commodities: Cotton – Upland cotton production in California is forecast at 195 thousand bales, an increase of 18 percent from last year. Harvested acreage is estimated at…
Program Preserves Ag Land for Climate Benefits
…production with nearly $4.5 billion in commodities – had five easement projects and a planning grant approved. “Investing significant climate dollars in Monterey County exemplifies the state’s dedication to preserving…
Fresno County Ag Value Declines in 2015
…of crops produced. This year’s report covers nearly 400 commodities, of which, 62 exceed $1 million in value,” said Fresno County Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures Les Wright. “The…