California cotton acreage is expected to decline significantly this year. The National Cotton Council (NCC) announced its projections at its recent Annual Meeting. California is forecasted to experience an overall…
Good, yet Lower, 2021 Avocado Forecast Due to Weather
…was correct. The California Avocado Commission said fall and winter weather events including high winds have dropped the production forecast eight percent. The commission now believes the total yield for the 2020/2021…
Wine Industry Sustainability Highlighted in Recent Report
…state’s wine production is performed sustainably. The 2020 Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing Annual Report details the progress made within the industry. “Transparency and continuous improvement are two of the mantras…
American Rescue Plan Legislation Moving Through Congress
…said Reece Langley, Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council. “During the Ag Committee’s consideration of their portion of the bill there was one amendment that was approved…
Value of Utilized Production of California Vegetables
…2020 utilized vegetable production dropped just under one percent compared to 2019, to a total of $7.68 billion. Despite the overall decrease to the total value of utilized production, several…
Problematic Honeybee Parasite Found to Steal Iron from Its Host
…survival,” Chen explained. A better understanding of how the honeybee parasite affects bee populations can lead the way for developing potential solutions. Chen found that reducing transferrin production in the…
California Avocado Commission Referendum Currently Underway
…such as water and trade, along with supporting production research and grower education. Results are expected to be tallied by CDFA and announced no later than March 31. Listen to…
U.S. Cotton Producers Facing Strong Export Competition in 2021
…industry. The uncertainty of the Chinese market is also playing a factor in projections for cotton supply and demand. At the recent National Cotton Council annual meeting, Vice President of…
Coachella Becomes First to Implement ‘Hero Pay’ Increase for Farmworkers
…have faced significant opposition from associations representing grocers, restaurants, and retailers. Several farm employers in Coachella have raised concern about how it will impact local production. Listen to the radio…
Farm Mechanization Key to Addressing Labor Issues Moving Forward
…climbing costs of production, but it can help alleviate some of the pressure. Adoption and implementation of new, smarter farming equipment is becoming more and more attractive to growers. “We…
Producers Encouraged to Apply for Risk and Price Loss Coverage
…long grain rice, medium- and short-grain rice, seed cotton, and wheat. ARC and PLC contracts can be emailed, faxed, or physically signed and mailed back to FSA before the March…
USDA Projecting Net Farm Income to Decline in 2021
…are expected to be the highest in five years. The increase will offset the declines in cash receipts for fruits, nuts, vegetables, melons, and cotton. Cattle, calves, hogs, and broilers…
Positive Movement in California Winegrape Planting Trends
…of the wine market. Plantings put into the ground between 2018 and 2020 will all be coming into production by 2023. The survey highlighted a shift in where the majority…
USDA Measuring Financial Well-Being of California Farmers and Ranchers
…Resource Management Survey. Information about farm economics and production practices will be collected with a goal of obtaining the most accurate data possible. More than 30,000 producers nationwide will be…