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….
USDA Final Rule Amending COOL
The final rule is issued by the USDA modifying the labeling provisions for muscle cut commodities covered under the Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) program. Susan Carter has more. Click…
Opening Statement of Chair. Frank D. Lucas Committee on Agriculture To Consider the 2013 Farm Bill
…is made while still providing producers a new kind of safety net that allows them risk management choices. I’ve said many times that policy must work for all commodities in…
Farm Bill Markups
…the Farm Bill released by the House on Friday, there were stiff reductions to subsidies for traditional commodities – in the amount of $22 billion cut. Another $20.5 billion was…
Awaiting Answers on Farm Bill
The agriculture industry is awaiting more information on just what the farm bill extension means for specific programs and commodities. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
New Leadership Team for Ag Committee
…oversight and nutrition; Michael Conaway of Texas, with the General Farm Commodities and Risk Management; Glenn Thompson of Pennsylvania, with Conservation, Energy and Forestry; Austin Scott of Georgia, with Horticulture,…