…Commodities and Risk Management. National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson joined a panel of industry leaders to testify on behalf of NFU’s nearly 200,000 members who are currently facing…
Grapefruit, Lemons Tangerines Change in April Crop Forecast
…March 2016, and the first week of April 2016, included the commodities: Navel Oranges – The 2015 – 2016 Navel orange forecast is 84.0 million cartons, unchanged from the January…
High Tunnel System Initiative
…is available online. Who Can Apply Eligible applicants include individuals, legal entities, Indian Tribes, or joint operations engaged in agricultural production. In addition, organic producers who grow agricultural commodities on…
Agri View: 2016 Farm Outlook
…poultry/eggs), as well as vegetables and melons. Feed crop cash receipts are also expected to fall. While overall cash receipts are expected to decline, receipts for several commodities— including turkeys,…
Agri View: Standards and Grades Facts
…standards and grades provide a means for measuring levels of quality and value for agricultural commodities. These standards provide a basis for domestic and international trade and promote efficiency in…
Food and Ag Groups Express Optimism for New Opportunities in Cuba
…authorized research and information exchange activities with Cuba. These groups represent U.S. beef, pork, corn soy and other commodities and are responsible for creating bonds with consumers and businesses around…
Agri View: Corn Facts
…states. It’s one of the most recognizable commodities in the world, and it’s been around forever, it seems. Ancient Mayans cultivated it long before it spread to the Americas sometime…
Historic Agreements for U.S.-Cuba Agriculture Sectors
…commodities’ role in a nutritious diet that improves health or lowers the risk of chronic diseases. Study the efficacy of water disinfectants to eliminate/inactivate bacteria on commodities. Test recipes and…
Farmers Reminded to Respond to the 2015 Certified Organic Survey
…in California.” The survey asks farmers to provide information on acreage, production, and sales for a variety of certified organic crop and livestock commodities. NASS is also gathering information about…
Fresno’s National Ag Week and Nutrition Month
…Agriculture Week celebrates America’s diversity of people, cultures, commodities and landscapes involved in agriculture, as well as the diversity of crops, career opportunities and the economic activity generated by the…
Growing Organics? FSA Can Help
…option with a streamlined application process. We also provide loans that can be used to build or upgrade storage for organic commodities, including cold storage, grain bins, bulk tanks and…
Agri View: Foreign Trade
…Economy.) Historically, bulk commodities-wheat, rice, coarse grains, oilseeds, cotton, and tobacco-accounted for most of U.S. agricultural exports. However, in the 1990s, U.S. exports of consumer-oriented products inlucding high-value products (HVP)-…
Preparing for an Uncertain Future with Climate Smart Agriculture
Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture California is the nation’s leading agricultural state, with 76,400 farms producing more than 400 commodities with a farm-gate value of $54…
USDA Expands Insurance Options for Farmers Transitioning to Certified Organic Agriculture
…to RMA’s regional office state directory. Current policyholders also have until the sales closing date to make any changes to their existing contracts. A list of commodities eligible for the…