…of July, includes the following commodities: Almonds – California’s 2015 almond production is forecast at 1.80 billion meat pounds, down 3 percent from May’s subjective forecast and down 4 percent…
New Report Shows U.S. Biobased Products Industry Contributes $369 Billion
…reauthorized and expanded as part of the 2014 Farm Bill, the USDA BioPreferred program’s purpose is to spur economic development, create new jobs and provide new markets for farm commodities….
USDA Opens Enrollment Period for Agriculture Risk Coverage
…commodities under ARC and PLC include barley, canola, large and small chickpeas, corn, crambe, flaxseed, grain sorghum, lentils, mustard seed, oats, peanuts, dry peas, rapeseed, long grain rice, medium grain…
House Passes Bill to Repeal Mandatory COOL for Beef, Pork, and Chicken
…our nation’s beef, pork, and poultry producers. California exports billions of dollars of commodities and manufactured goods to Canada and Mexico, many of which are produced in the San Joaquin…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Updated Forecast for U.S. Agricultural Exports
…a strong performance in bulk commodities such as grains, animal feeds, and oilseeds. “This most recent forecast also underscores how free trade agreements have benefitted the American economy through farm…
USDA Seeks Input from Growers About 2015 Crops, Stocks, Inventories, and Values
…Regional Field Office. “Information growers provide serves as the first clear sign of the prospective production and supply of major commodities in the United States for the 2015 crop year.”…
Legislation Introduced in House to Repeal COOL
…had little effect on price or demand for covered commodities. “A large part of this conversation has revolved around what consumers say they want when they are surveyed,” said Ellis….
Regional Crop Production Report for May 12, 2015
…the following commodities: Almonds – The 2015 California almond production (shelled basis) is forecast at 1.85 billion pounds, down 1 percent from the 2014 production of 1.87 billion pounds. Forecasted…
Cotton Acreage May be Lowest Since the 1920s
…crops and dairies to trees,” said Mark Watte, a Tulare farmer who has all three commodities. This year, Watte planted only 615 acres of cotton, down from 1,100 acres last…
USDA Extends ARC and PLC Deadlines
…available at www.fsa.usda.gov/arc-plc, which allow producers to explore how ARC or PLC coverage will affect their operation, have been presented to more than 3,400 groups. Covered commodities under ARC and…
DPR Secretary will speak to regulatory climate at the CCM Showcase
…that is why we have clear regulations that allow two incompatible commodities to work in close harmony. But, when the use of new materials is unnecessarily restricted, our industry is…
USDA Provides One-Time Extension of Deadline to Update Base Acres or Yield History for ARC/PLC Programs
…Covered commodities include barley, canola, large and small chickpeas, corn, crambe, flaxseed, grain sorghum, lentils, mustard seed, oats, peanuts, dry peas, rapeseed, long grain rice, medium grain rice (which includes…
Assembly Member Gray Announces Joint Committee Hearings on Rail
…on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials is a strong advocate for ACE expansion. “The Valley depends on strong rail infrastructure to move not only the commodities that keep our local…
Farmers, Ranchers Call on Capitol Hill to Address Agriculture’s Needs
…the American Farm Bureau Federation’s AFBF Advocacy Conference. Farmers and ranchers representing nearly all commodities from 43 states gathered in Washington, D.C., this week to discuss top policy priorities and…