In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, reports from the field indicate that the crop load appears sizable despite challenges that growers have been experiencing in the form…
First Insurance Service for Indoor Farmers Launched
…insurance option clears the confusion for indoor growers to protect from crop loss. A company spokesperson points out that growers have sometimes found that they’re not covered for key risks,…
Trump Tariffs Impacting Manufactures, Ag and Beer Makers
…higher globally, increasing the cost of beer production for all brewers. The comments come as President Trump extended his exemption to U.S. trade allies from the ten percent aluminum tariff….
Agri View: What About Pistachios
…nuts that make financial statements. What about pistachios. The major part of this crop is in California. Look at the latest report. It is a $3.6 billion crop. Look again…
Farm Bureau to Offer Dairy Revenue Protection Insurance
The American Farm Bureau Federation, in cooperation with American Farm Bureau Insurance Services, has developed a new risk-management insurance product for dairy farmers. Approved by the Agriculture Department’s Federal Crop…
Rabobank: Corn Prices Could Exceed $4 a Bushel
…stocks are declining compared to the past few years. The report notes that this environment provides little room for production deterioration in the 2018 growing season. Any additional loss of…
Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Slips in April Report
…and 15 points below its February reading. Organizers say the sharp drop in the ag producer sentiment index was attributable to producers’ weakening perceptions of current conditions in the production…
USDA Supports Specialty Crop Industry with Multi-State Initiatives
…agricultural industry.” SCMP strengthens food safety; seeks new ways to address plant pests, disease, and other crop-specific issues; and increases marketing opportunities for specialty crops—fruits, vegetables, tree nuts and dried…
EPA Waivers Lower Ethanol Production Six Percent
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted Renewable Fuels Standard waivers to dozens of refineries over the last couple of years. The Renewable Fuels Association analyzed the EPA’s own compliance…
Agri View: Tough Times for Cotton Producers
…producers. Cotton farmers have had some tough times during the last decade. They have made good crops. They haven’t made any money. Industry leaders say some fundamental changes have to…
Secondary Impacts of Chinese Tariffs on Apples
…very particular amount of time that the California apple industry can effectively market its fruit. If Chile is late with its production, it can shorten the early marketing opportunity. Similarly,…
RFA to CARB: Ethanol Plays a Key Role in LCFS Success Story
…increase by 15-19 MMT CO2e by 2030, depending on the mix of ethanol sources. Revising default lifecycle GHG assessment model assumptions regarding grain sorghum production. Beginning a process to consider…
Agri View: Agriculture Losses from 2017 Storms
…biggest loss was to its pecan groves as well as the nut crop. Well, It is all history now, except for the crops. Let’s hope it doesn’t happen again that…
Natural Garden Pest Protection
…garden with minimum pest problems and high organic production requires some cooperation with nature, and that means working with the animals that will naturally protect your crops. I’m Cathy Isom……