…the SWP and direction to maintain a one-to-one inflow/export ratio during the period from April 1 through May 31 to enable voluntary water transfers and exchanges, have the potential of…
Following Senate Passage, ASA Calls on President Obama to Sign Farm Bill into Law
…Research (FFAR); export promotion done under the Foreign Market Development (FMD) and Market Access Program (MAP) on which soybeans depend as the nation’s top farm export; and key energy programs,…
Corn Growers Thank Senate for Farm Bill Passage
…investments that will further USDA’s research mission. Maintains authorizations and funding levels for export promotion, including the Foreign Market Development (FMD) Program and the Market Access Program (MAP). Continues the…
DWR Drops State Water Project Allocation to Zero, Seeks to Preserve Remaining Supplies
…the level currently being achieved in January. To help meet this level of outflow, DWR and Reclamation will export from the Delta a maximum of 1,500 cfs, which will be…
AFBF on Obama’s State of the Union Address
…and other noncompetitive practices when they try to export their products. For U.S. agriculture to thrive, we have to correct these disparities and level the playing field. “To take full…
House-Senate Negotiators Announce Bipartisan Agreement on Final Farm Bill
…of 2014 reduces the deficit while strengthening top priorities that help to grow the agricultural economy. The bill: Boosts export opportunities to help farmers find new global markets for their…
International Olive Shortage: Potential Boon for California Grower and Processor
…abundant in California this season and available to both domestic and foreign markets. Until the international shortage occurred, according to Vecere and Olinda Brand Sales Manager Mark DeCamilla, the importers…
American Adults are Choosing Healthier Foods, Consuming Healthier Diets
…SNAP shoppers at America’s farmers markets. By increasing the number of farmers markets that are able to accept SNAP benefits, USDA is encouraging SNAP recipients to use their benefits to…
USDA Reports Coming Friday
Friday should be a very busy day for agricultural markets as USDA will release several key crop related reports. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
The Cow Who Stole Christmas
On December 23, 2003 an event occurred that many of us remember well as “the cow who stole Christmas”. And now 10 years later, there are still many markets that…
Ag Exports and Farm Bill
USDA and export experts are stressing the need for a new farm bill in order to continue with record agricultural exports. Susan Carter reports. Click to Open or Download Audio…
Microloans Expand Small Farm Finance Options in California
…sense than financing your operation with a high-interest credit card.” “For those selling at Farmers’ Markets or through community-supported agriculture operations (CSAs), a microloan can work quite well,” Dolcini continued….
Almond Board: Creating Demand for Almonds
In this week’s almond update, we look at how the Almond Board of California markets California almonds. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Citrus Handlers Asked for 48-Hour Delay
…protect the industry and the integrity of growers’ labels by keeping freeze-damaged fruit out of wholesale and retail markets. She points out the steps are considered necessary to maintain consumer…