…produced commodities, at $2.2 billion, was 41 percent of the total gross value of U.S. organic sales. Of the 2,805 organic farms identified in the 2014 Organic Survey for California,…
Organic Survey – California
…and exempt farms. California’s total gross value of sales of organically produced commodities, at $2.2 billion, was 41 percent of the total gross value of U.S. organic sales. Of the…
2016 Trends in Agricultural Land & Lease Values
…in April. A crowd of more than 250 gathered to hear the latest information about California commodities, ag issues and land values. The release of the Trends publication is a…
Crop Production Report
…included the commodities: Almonds – The 2016 California almond production (shelled basis) is forecast at 2.00 billion pounds, up 6 percent from the 2015 production of 1.89 billion pounds. The…
Agri View: Weather Losses
…$330 billion per year in agricultural commodities, with contributions from livestock accounting for roughly half of that value (Figure 6.1). Production of all commodities will be vulnerable to direct impacts…
New Cost Studies for Growing Almonds
…Sample Costs to Produce Organic Almonds in the San Joaquin Valley North – 2016 Free copies of these studies and other sample cost of production studies for many commodities are…
Loans for Farm Storage-Handling Equipment
…of commodities eligible for Farm Storage Facility Loan. Eligible commodities now include aquaculture; floriculture; fruits (including nuts) and vegetables; corn, grain sorghum, rice, oilseeds, oats, wheat, triticale, spelt, buckwheat, lentils,…
Citrus Regulation Scoping Meeting Scheduled
…for proposed regulation changes regarding citrus commodities. Enclosed are the agendas for each day. Date: Thursday and Friday, May 5 and 6, 2016 9:00am – 5:00pm Location: Tulare County Agricultural…
NASS Mid-Year Surveys
…essential information that helps us determine the prospective production and supply of major commodities in California and Nevada for the 2016 crop year. Everyone who relies on agriculture for their…
Farms Face Increased Financial Pressure, FB President Tells Ag Subcommittee
…House Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management. “They will be in greater need of safety net and risk management programs than has been the case for some time—for…
Farm Economy Top Focus for NFU Pres.
…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,…