…to almond orchards. In Tulare County, the early variety peach, nectarine, and plum harvest tapered off by mid-month, with fruits being packed and shipped to local and foreign markets. Stone…
Shop Smarter at Farmers Markets
It’s not rocket science when it comes to why we go to Farmers Markets. Buy local – support local. Cathy Isom explains how to shop smarter at your local Farmer’s…
First-half Pork, Beef Export Volumes Ahead of Last Year
U.S. red meat exports ended the first half of 2016 on a positive note as June export values for both pork and beef were the highest of the year. The…
USDA Celebrating Farmers Market Week
…than $12 billion dollars per year in sales. A recent survey by USDA shows that 56 percent of local markets were able to increase their product variety because of vendor…
Dollars Spent at Farmers Market
…direct marketers. Of the direct market producers’ total revenues, 44 percent were generated through direct channels, 55 percent through wholesale channels, and one percent in commodity markets. Sixty-five percent of…
China Extends Cotton Stockpile Sales
…China’s massive stockpiles, accumulated through an abandoned price support scheme, were overshadowing world cotton markets. Up until this year, China was the world’s top cotton purchaser. From the National Association…
CME ‘Enhancing’ Live Cattle Markets
…just 20 percent of cattle sales negotiated in cash markets across the U.S., CME Group will delay listing any additional contract months beyond October 2017 to evaluate ways to improve…
Agri View: Politics and Cuban Trade
…develop markets that would be highly beneficial to U.S. farmers. The only think I know of that has happened so far is developing diplomatic relations. We are still losing agriculture…
Farmers Market Week
…Farmers Market Week every year, in order to highlight the role that farmers markets play in America’s food system. Elected officials will make the best policy decisions when they hear…
Going Against the Ancient Grain
…on how to use and prepare them. Kandarian Organic Farm products can be found in many Central Coast stores and farmers’ markets. You can listen to Kandarian’s full interview here….
Safety Net Assistance for Milk Producers
…domestic and foreign markets, USDA is committed to helping America’s dairy operations remain successful.” Dairy producers who enrolled at the $6 through $8 margin trigger coverage level will receive payments….
Russia and Japan Meet to Talk Exports
Russia Wants to Export Poultry and Beef Exports to Japan Russia is exploring ways to export more poultry and beef products to Japan. Meatingplace reports that officials from Russia and…
Limit and Cut Production Cost
…statements. Over the next five years, the report estimates flat to lower prices for wheat, a three to eight percent increase in corn prices and consistent export growth for soybeans….
Governors Strongly Support TPP
…isn’t passed by Congress. The TPP involves 12 nations and covers 40 percent of the world’s economy. The agreement opens up new and lucrative markets for American agricultural products overseas….