…markets, some specialty products such as straw and grass hay are suited for very specific export markets. He estimated the port slowdowns in Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland have…
California Crop and Weather Report
…herbicides were applied. The export of stored table grapes was mostly complete. Kiwifruit,Navel oranges, Mandarins, lemons, grapefruit, and limes continued to be packed and exported for domestic and foreign markets….
Dairy Producers Enroll in New Margin Protection Program
…to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in…
Promoting Bison to it’s Niche Markets
The bison industry is jumping on the ‘foodie’ trend when it comes to marketing it’s product. Promoting Bison to it’s Niche Markets Bison experts believe their product is a perfect…
FSA Announces New Yield Data for Safety Net Calculations
…tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help…
USDA Improves Forest Health by Harvesting Biomass for Energy
…help open and support new and existing markets for biomass products. USDA will issue a final regulation this winter to incorporate BCAP updates established in the 2014 Farm Bill. The…
State Wheat Production May Jump in 2015
…hurt exports. But he maintains the wheat market, in general, is healthy. “So much depends on what happens everywhere else in the world, but nevertheless, right now it’s a pretty…
USDA Provides Greater Protection for Fruit, Vegetable and Other Specialty Crop Growers
…food secure and continue exporting food to the world, we need to do everything we can to help new farmers get started and succeed in agriculture,” Vilsack said. “This program…
Agri View: Food Scammers
Everett Griner talks about imposters invading Farmer’s Markets in today’s Agri View. Food Scammers…
Secretary Ross Signs Landmark Agreement with Mexican Ministry of Agriculture to Enhance Trade
…largest agricultural producer and exporter in the nation, with more than $18 billion in food and agricultural exports. Mexico is California’s fifth largest export destination valued at $888 million. Over…
California Among States Selected by USDA for Participation in the Pilot Project for Procurement of Unprocessed Fruits and Vegetables
…at farmers markets. Over 5,000 farmers markets now accept EBT, and SNAP redemption at farmers markets nationwide rose from $4 million in 2009 to over $21 million in 2013. In…
Agriculture Emerging: a progress report at CDFA
…aisle, the commodity exchange, international export or the local farmers’ market, California’s farmers are well-positioned to take advantage of these conditions. Among the most significant changes at CDFA is the…
USDA Extends Application Deadline for Dairy Margin Protection Program to Dec. 19
…Farm Bill created these safety net programs to provide safeguards against the uncertainty of weather and markets, but this safety net is not automatic. Producers must visit their local Farm…
Egg Marketers Await Beginning of New Regulations
…at supermarkets and restaurants that sell eggs, has been less clear. Ronald Fong, president and CEO of the California Grocers Association, said grocery stores are “not overly concerned about having…