…index is also affected by the seasonal change based on a 3-year average mix of commodities producers sell. Increased monthly movement of milk, broilers, and oranges offset the decreased marketing…
USDA Helps Open and Expand Export Markets for U.S. Agriculture through 2014 Farm Bill Programs
…markets for U.S. agricultural products and commodities. The program, which focuses on consumer promotion, including brand promotion for small companies and cooperatives, is used extensively by organizations promoting fruits, vegetables,…
Commodities Impacted by Drought
Wheat, pasture and rangeland, cattle, hay and topsoil are all feeling the wrath of drought. Susan Carter has the story. Commodities Impacted by Drought…
Why China is Stockpiling More Cotton and Soybeans
Fred Gale, USDA China analyst, explaining why China is importing more and more soybeans and cotton, even as its stockpiles of those commodities are growing rapidly. Why China is Stockpiling…
Drought influences dairy farmers’ feed plans
…dairy farmers, prices for other feed commodities such as soybean meal and cottonseed have continued to escalate. Now, California dairy producers can also expect to feel the pinch from local…
Almond Board: Behind the Scenes in Produce Marketing
There is a lot of behind the scenes work for all commodities, and one aspect is marketing. Sabrina Hill talks with the Senior Director of Global Marketing for the Almond…
Changes to Income Forecast
…1973. The way the figures were calculated: net cash income measures the difference between cash expenses and the combination of commodities that are sold during the calendar year. This is…
Labor and Immigration Reform
…their voices heard. He say manual labor is important for many of our commodities. Dolcini has written an opinion editorial on immigration reform. To read his opinion editorial, click here….
California Agriculture Hits New Record
…ranking second in the top ten commodities by cash receipts. Here are California’s top ten commodities for 2012: Milk Grapes Almonds Greenhouse/nursery crops Cattle and calves Strawberries Lettuce Walnuts Hay…
Huff Applauds Quick CDFA Action in Response to Citrus Pest
…fruit fly.” The oriental fruit fly is known to target over 230 different fruit, vegetable and plant commodities. Damage occurs when the female lays eggs inside the fruit. The eggs…
Boosting Nutritional Value of Rice
Rice is one of the most important commodities in the world and now USDA research could improve its nutritional value. Sabrina Hill tells us what scientists are discovering. Click to…
Costa: House Fails Rural America and Consumers
…over the next 5 years Expansion of Risk Management options for specialty crops and underserved commodities During debate of amendments to the legislation, Costa supported an amendment that would restore…
Some Bright Spots for California Agriculture
…had in quite some time.” But he says there are always the exceptions. “In this one county alone, here in Fresno County, we have over 400 different crops and commodities,…
Dividing Line for Drought and Commodities
How some commodities around the nation are fairing depends on which side of the US drought gradient they’re located. Rod Bain reports. Click to open or download audio report….