…places California at a whopping $7.85 billion in vegetable production – over half of the U.S. total of $13.8 billion. Where are all of these amazing crops grown? Let’s take…
Agri View: Technology Expanding
…They are finding more jobs and more places to work. They are now being used in livestock production. As software is being developed, to enhance the work of these drones,…
Confirmation of Northey for USDA Applauded
…thanks to his service, and I’m confident the nation will thrive under his leadership.” ************************************* National Cotton Council The National Cotton Council conveyed its support of the Senate confirmation of…
Celebrating National Pistachio Day
…little or no rain and must have high heat. California produces about 300 million pounds of pistachios each year, accounting for 98 percent of America’s production. All pistachio shells are…
USDA Releases 2018 Planting Estimates
…with 90 million acres going to corn and another 90 million to soybeans. The agency says wheat acres should rise to about 46.5 million. Cotton is also expected to jump…
Section 199A Fix Is Coming
…the Domestic Production Activities Deduction. That tax break amounted to about nine percent of a cooperative’s income and up to half the amount of wages paid to cooperative workers. Cooperatives…
USDA Opens New Office in Vietnam to Help Facilitate Increasing Agricultural Trade
…for American farmers who set the worldwide standard for food production.” “Vietnam is one of the fastest-growing global markets for U.S. farm and food products, currently ranking as our 11th-largest…
Former Cotton and Groundwater Executive Casey Creamer Joins CCM Staff
The former senior executive for the Kings River Water Quality Coalition and California Cotton Ginners & Growers Vice President Casey Creamer is joining the Citrus Mutual staff on February 27…
Joint Ventures in Dairy Increasing
…U.S. has heavily invested in milk production, Europe and other regions that faced production constraints focused their effort and investment on technology for the processing sector. And, in 2017, many…
Agri View: Big Farm Shows
…the country every year. They draw farmers from their area to show them what is new in equipment and in crop production. Farmers learn a lot. And, they see a…
Low Temperatures Causing Concern for Almond Growers
…frost is something that could really have a severe effect on the actual production.” Listen to the interview below. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director,…
Sonoma County Sustainability Program Close to Achieving Goal
…growers to go through an assessment process to ensure they are within the required parameters of production. “Ninety-two percent of our vineyards now in Sonoma County are a part of…
Fertilizer Institute Issues Annual Industry Report
…advance innovation, improve infrastructure, and enhance sustainable production of fertilizer. Finally, the report states the fertilizer industry is two times as safe as peer industries. From the National Association of…
USDA Seeking Dismissal of OTA Lawsuit
…is blocking necessary rule clarifications and the strengthening of organic production practices.” The Organic Trade Association calls the delays of the final rule by USDA “unlawful,” and says the group…