…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…
Almond Update: New Team Member Uniquely Suited to Help Growers
…farm manager out of college. I oversaw 4,000 acres of nuts, primarily almonds,” he said. Roots has been on the production side of the industry for several years and he…
CRP General Signup Period Extended by USDA
…land out of agricultural production. Producers will be able to adjust or resubmit their information before the CRP general signup period ends. CRP has helped to sequester more than 12…
ARS Scientists Look At Potential of Various Microbes to Fight Disease in Carrots
…for keeping carrots safe from disease. The team evaluated 36 carrot varieties and breeding lines to learn more about their response to Alternaria leaf blight in conventional and organic production…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-08-21
…national report with positive news on bankruptcies reported from 2020, although the state numbers were a little worse. Brian German has a few reports as well, one for cotton producers…
Participation in U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol May Bring Added Benefits to Growers
Participation in the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol may provide some added benefits for growers moving forward. The program sets sustainability standards for cotton growers and provides measurable data on stewardship…
California and Denmark Sign MOU on Climate Smart Dairy Collaboration
…of Denmark and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is centered on innovations and technologies that address climate issues in dairy production. During a virtual signing event, CDFA…