…20 years. “2020 was a COVID year so there was a lot of uncertainty with markets. There were substantial shifts. Overall, it seemed like commodity prices were generally down,” Jacobsen…
Valuable Tips for Growing Citrus Trees Indoors
…as your tree is healthy, feed it monthly with organic granular citrus fertilizer. Avoid exposing your plant to hot or cold blasts of air. And, never place it beside a…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 12-24-21
…rains and the uphill battle when it comes to water, and fertilizer inflation under scrutiny. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…
Fertilizer Prices Creating Concern for Farmers
…prices for raw materials are all contributing to the record-high prices. The report notes that ammonia prices have increased over 210 percent from September 2020. Liquid nitrogen prices have increased…
Ways to Make Autumn Leaves Work for the Garden
…and are a great fertilizer for your lawn. You could leave your leaves for many pollinators that rely on leaf matter for warmth and protection during harsh winters. Animals such…
USDA Launches Loan Guarantee Program to Create More Market Opportunities, Promote Competition and Strengthen America’s Food Supply Chain
…will help essential processing and supply chain infrastructure that will ultimately deliver more opportunities and fairer prices for farmers, they will give people greater access to healthier foods, and they…
Almond Update: ‘A Lot to Celebrate’ for the State of the Almond Industry
…consistent over the next five years. “I think taking everything into consideration between prices and water and the future of some zones, I think we’re going to be hanging there…
Tips for Moving Plants Indoors for the Winter Months
…spot for a couple of weeks before bringing them in. And, once they’re back indoors cut back on water an fertilizer. Hold the nutrients until spring. And, water just enough…
Farm Real Estate Values Jump Sharply Higher
…the increasing cost of inputs, agricultural lenders expect farm income and credit conditions to remain strong through the end of the year alongside higher commodity prices. At the same time,…
Survey Shows Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Up 14%
…supermarket demand and higher retail food prices in 2020 and 2021, compared to pre-pandemic prices in 2019.” The shopping list for Farm Bureau’s informal survey includes turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes,…
‘Good Surprise’ for Off-Year of Pistachio Production
…yields can often lead to lower prices with too many nuts in the market. However, Matoian said that “worldwide supply is not as high as it could be in a…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 11-11-21
…and what is being done to address it, along with information on lettuce prices and the ag export potential between the U.S. and European Union. Tune in to the show…
Week in Review: Water Board Raises Fees & Water Pumping Rules Reevaluated
…struggling with a challenging water year, it appears that demand is picking back up and bringing better prices. The Agricultural Transportation Working Group detailed the challenges facing the ag supply…
Mixed Year for Cotton Growers with Less Water and Higher Prices
…growers. With cotton supplies lower than average, particularly for the Pima market, it is pushing prices higher. Isom expects very little Pima to carry over into next year as demand…