Randall Weiseman In their January report, USDA lowered the red meat and poultry production forecasts compared to last month’s numbers. Randall Weiseman has the story. Click to Open or Download…
Young Cattlemen’s Conference Deadline Approaching
…chance to see first-hand and further understand all aspects of the beef industry. Attendees participate in a nationwide tour of the beef production chain from ranch to feedlot to packing…
Cotton in 2014
Will U.S. cotton acreage decline again in 2014? Gary Crawford looks into the question. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
2013 Corn Crop
As we look back on 2013, it was certainly a banner year for corn production almost everywhere in the world. Gary Crawford has more. Click to Open or Download Audio…
Broiler Forecast for 2014
…more sector to look at and that’s poultry. Outlook Board Chairman Jerry Bange has his latest forecast for US broiler production and prices. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Weekly Crop Progress for 12-26-13
…wheat crop was emerged by week’s end. Every cotton field was plowed as the compliance date for Cotton Plow Down Regulations had passed. Alfalfa production was complete. Fruit: Pruning continued…
Farm Bill Could Help Issues Between U.S., Brazil
A top USDA official says a new farm bill will likely go a long way toward resolving issues between Brazil and the U.S. revolving around U.S. cotton programs. Gary Crawford…
CDFA Accepting Concept Proposals
…projects to fill gaps in nitrogen management information for specific crops grown in the San Joaquin Valley, including corn, pima cotton, processing tomatoes, walnuts, and citrus. In addition, FREP is…
2014 Projections for Cattle
Cattle producers will see another spike in prices next year as the herd shrinks and beef production declines. Gary Crawford has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Red Meat and Poultry Production Numbers are Raised
The December World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report was released this week, and we look at some of the highlights in the Livestock, Poultry and Dairy section. Click to…
Reaction to EPA’s Livestock Antibiotic Limits
Reactions are coming in rapidly after the Food and Drug Administration’s release of final proposals that would limit antibiotic use in livestock production. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or…
Fresno County Cotton Plowdown Requirements
PRESS RELEASE: Fresno County Cotton Plowdown Requirements Les Wright, Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer FRESNO… Fresno County Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer, Les Wright, urges all cotton growers to complete their plowdown activities as soon as…
Michael Reagan Speaks at CFBF Meeting
…members it is important for people in agriculture to educate the rest of the nation about everything that goes into ag production. He discussed immigration reform and encouraged attendees to…