…containers daily to be sure it stays moist but not wet. In windy or hot conditions, plants might even need watering twice a day. Choose an organic fertilizer designed for…
Health Bite: Eating Healthy on a Budget
…meat and other essentials. If you feel like you drop a hundred bucks on one bag of groceries, it might be time to shop around for better prices. Bottom line,…
Agricultural Exports Expected to Hit a New Record in 2021
…levels. Some of the factors behind the increased export forecast include a record outlook for China, as well as higher overall commodity prices. Exports to China are expected to reach…
Pallet Shortages Create New Transportation Challenge for Agriculture
…and rising costs. UFPA has indicated that overall pallet prices have increased more than 400 percent in recent weeks. There are also reports that even with the increased costs, supplies…
Internal Cooking Temp Remains Same Even if Price of Meat is Higher at Market
Proper internal cooking temperatures remain the same, even if the price of meat is higher at the market. Meat prices at the grocery store might be a little higher for…
New Cost Study Available for Organic Alfalfa Hay
…study includes a ranging analysis table that highlights profits over a range of prices and yields. The Sample Costs to Establish and Produce Organic Alfalfa Hay is available for free online. Information…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-25-21
A recent market report shows demand for avocados is supporting increasing import numbers of the fruit and prices look good through the summer. Brian German has details on a fascinating…
Items to Cross Off the Garden To-Do List This Month
…is to feed the soil around them. If you’re growing potatoes and corn, hill up soil and top dress with a high nitrogen fertilizer. Now is the right time to…
Down to the Wire: Ag Order 4.0 Adoption Deadline This Friday
…fertilizers very difficult to deal with and we’re not even sure that that’s completely legal or under the jurisdiction of the Water Board. They can regulate what comes off the…
A Few Tips and Tricks for Growing the Tastiest Tomatoes
…of the tastiest tomatoes when it’s harvest time. For healthy plants and soil, use organic fertilizer and compost every week to keep plants supplied with nutrients. Remove damaged plants and any…
Global Beef Industry Has Potential to Reduce Emission Levels by Half
…Brazilian beef emissions levels can be achieved through making improvements to management practices. Making better breed selections, improving feed quality, and enhancing fertilizer management were all found to be beneficial…
Water Futures Market May Not Have the Ag Solutions Proponents Suggest
…potential benefits for the agricultural community. “[Proponents’] points are made based on the change in price and the potential gain if the prices rise,” said Mike Wade, Executive Director of…
Rabobank Report: Pork Supply Chain Faces Challenges with Prop 12
…supplies would leave California in a deficit, resulting in higher prices for consumers. The overall U.S. market is expected to experience a surplus of pork that can no longer be…
New California Pistachio Cost Study Available from UC ANR
…material inputs and overhead involved in the establishment and production of pistachios, providing a range of analyses showing potential profits based on prices and yields. The study was co-authored by…