…receipts. But he points out that it’s offset a little by a 1% drop in production expenses. He also says direct government payments to farmers will be lower in 2024…
California Contributes The Most to Total U.S. Farm Expenditures
…expenditures in the United States are estimated at $481.9 billion for 2023. That marks a 6.5 percent increase from 2022. Feed, livestock, poultry, and related expenses, farm services, and labor…
Breakdown of Farm Production Expenditures
…gives insight into the economics of farming around the nation. USDA-NASS Administrator Joseph Parsons says California leads in expenses. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy…
USDA Seeks Nominations for Fruit and Vegetable Advisory Committee
…the newly appointed members will serve from 2024 to 2026. The committee meets at least twice a year, and members work voluntarily, although travel expenses are reimbursed. While electronic submissions…
Funding Opportunities Expanded for Specialty Crop Growers
…to small businesses, to help cover costs related to obtaining or renewing food safety certifications. Eligible specialty crop growers can apply for assistance with 2024 expenses from July 1, 2024,…
New USDA Programs Ease Transition to Organic Production
…at a maximum of $750 per certification category. OCCSP provides cost-share assistance to producers and handlers of organic agricultural commodities for expenses incurred obtaining or maintaining organic certification under USDA’s…
USDA Income Projection Indicators
…expenses are forecast to increase sixteen-point-seven billion dollars or almost four percent,” she said. “Through a simulation, we can look at how the sector forecasts might affect farm businesses. On…
Nine California Counties Among Top 10 in U.S. Ag Sales
…of agricultural products sold totaled $59.0 billion, up $13.8 billion from 2017. Total farm production expenses totaled $49.3 billion, up $11.5 billion from 2017. At 16,699 farms, California is the…
Record Income Drop Expected, What Can Farmers Do?
…in a Market Intel. Net farm income is the profit farmers see after paying for operating expenses. Two major factors are impacting income forecasts – lower prices paid to farmers…
Value-Added Producer Grants Available to Help Expand Markets
…$31 million is available for the program, with a 100 percent cost-share match requirement. Funds can be used for planning activities and working capital expenses related to value-added agricultural product…
USDA and USTR Seek New Trade Advisory Committee Members
…security clearance, and serve without compensation for time, travel, or expenses. Applications are accepted until January 31, 2024, and late submissions will be considered for future appointments. Listen to the…
Almond Matters: Putting Dormancy Programs into Action
…stay clean” philosophy. Burkdoll recognizes the economic pressures on growers, with lower crop prices, increased costs of crop protection materials, rising labor expenses, and expensive diesel fuel. However, he underscores…
Almond Update: Grower Referendum Seeks Borrowing Authority for Almond Board
…needed to capitalize on market potential. “We have a lot of heavy promotional expenses. There’s public relations and especially advertising. The media budgets, which are so hefty, largely take place…
PPP Loans Provided Billions to U.S. Farm Sector in 2020
…and certain other entities to allow them to cover some of their payroll costs. The PPP loans were forgiven in full if the loan was used on eligible expenses, including…