…of note. Brian German has a few reports on the national cotton outlook and worrisome statements from a major U.S. bank on the agriculture industry. We also have the latest…
USDA Expecting the Most Cotton Exports in a Decade
The Department of Agriculture recently released the first production estimate for the 2019 U.S. cotton crop, with expectations of reaching levels that have not been seen in more than a…
Pierce’s Disease and GWSS: A Deadly Combo for Grapes
…said the southern coastal area he used to oversee is perfect for grape production, but it isn’t feasible. “In Ventura County, for instance, they have great soil, great climate and they…
California Highlights in 2017 Census of Agriculture
…in 2017 and comprising close to 20 percent of overall farm production expenses. The average market value per farm for land and buildings also increased by nearly 75 percent over…
USDA Opens Signup for National Conservation Innovation Grants
Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) are competitive grants that drive public and private sector innovation in resource conservation. CIG projects inspire creative problem-solving that boosts production on farms, ranches, and private forests…
Almond Update: Stewardship Tour Exposes Regulators to Sustainable Efforts
The Almond Board of California’s Environmental Stewardship Tour has been immersing regulators and officials in almond production and the industry’s ongoing effort for well over a decade. ABC’s Director of…
Almond Matters: Industry Works Toward Sustainability Goals
…water use, reducing the water required for production by a third over the past twenty years through the adoption of more efficient irrigation systems. Tools and techniques such as beneficial…
United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Pays Dividends to American Farmers and Exporters
…remaining 5 percent for human consumption. Expanding poultry and livestock production is expected to keep demand for corn strong into the future. Dairy products have benefited from promotional efforts, innovative…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-27-19
…California almonds were represented at the White House for the announcement. John Deere is slowing production a little, and there are some upcoming pest management webinars. Also, on this Memorial…
USDA Reminds Producers of Approaching Marketing Assistance Loan Deadlines
Image by DESPIERRES from Pixabay May 31 Deadline for Feed Grains, Upland Cotton, Soybeans and Minor Oilseeds U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Richard Fordyce reminds…
Industry Reaction to USDA Trade Relief Announcement
…producers will receive a payment based on 2019 acres of production.” The Almond Board has worked closely with the Almond Alliance of California throughout the developing tariff situation to ensure…
USDA Announces Support for Farmers Impacted by Unjustified Retaliation and Trade Disruption
…including crops like soybeans, corn, wheat, cotton, rice, and sorghum; livestock products like milk and pork; and many fruits, nuts, and other crops. High tariffs disrupt normal marketing patterns, raising…
Almond Matters: Ant Identification Critical to Management Approach
…harmful. “There’s really two species that you really care about: southern fire ant is the main one that’s throughout most of the almond production regions, particularly in the south,” said…
New Agricultural Video Series to Train the Next Generation Debuts
…the importance of the entire production system,” Mitchell noted. The concept for a video project highlighting multiple aspects of vegetable production was initially pitched three years ago to the California…