The October 2023 Semi-Annual Groundwater Conditions Update, from the Department of Water Resources (DWR) highlights how impactful the series of atmospheric rivers were during the Water Year 2023. Data collection…
Ag Economics Expert on Recession Expectations
…rise.” However, he said that’s not the whole story. “I would tell you that every month that goes by, and every new set of data and information point that we…
Walnut Production Forecast Drops by 30,000 Tons
…Other information related to nut set per tree and percent of sound kernels in-shell remain the same from the original 2023 Walnut Objective Measurement Survey. Data reliability was also adjusted….
Quality Reports Detail Western Wheat Crop Conditions
…of common wheat excluding Duram at 185,000 metric tons. That number represents a notable increase from 2021, which measured 131,000 metric tons. Harvest data for hard red wheat shows a…
USDA Expands Access to School Breakfast and Lunch
…apply for free and reduced-price meals. School districts receive federal funding based on a formula using existing data, and local or state funds must fill any gap between program costs…
Next-Gen Institute for Digital Agriculture
…development in digital agriculture, precision farming, and advanced analytics to create novel solutions that address real-world challenges; offering consulting services to support food producers, agribusinesses and policymakers leveraging data-driven insights…
Additional Payments for California Rice Producers
…USDA the authority and funding to allocate payments to rice producers using existing USDA data, such as planted acres and acres that couldn’t be planted. “While increased input costs have…
Majority of U.S. Apples Used in Juices
…peanut butter, or cheese or made into sauce or cider. However, new data from USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) shows a majority of apples are used in juices. In 2021,…
USDA Study Underscores Importance of Food Safety Education Month
…The most recent data shows that 87 percent of participants self-reported they washed their hands before starting to cook in the test kitchen. However, only 44 percent of participants were…
Few US Adults Rate Their Diet Good or Excellent
How good is your diet? Few of us would say it’s excellent. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. New data from USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) show Americans…
Almond Update: Improving Grower Efficiency with Postharvest Technology
…have been steadily adopting robotic technology and artificial intelligence within the sorting process. The data that is collected can then be translated back to individual growers to optimize their production…
Groundwater Management Grants Awarded to More Than 100 Projects
…through the project. Sutter County Development Services will be allocated $8.5 million, primarily for enhanced data collection and reporting. Additionally, these funds will support a pilot program aimed at assisting…
Ag Labor Expenses Forecast to Increase in 2023
…$43.35 billion for 2023, based on new data from USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS). This would be an increase of $0.78 billion, or 1.8 percent, over the 2022 level of…
California Walnut Production Expectations Up From 2022
…acres in 2022. The data comes from the 2023 Walnut Objective Measurement Survey, which analyzed 675 blocks with two sample trees each. The survey results show an average nut set…