…experienced a prolonged downturn in prices because of these conflicts,” he said. “We appreciate USDA’s concern for dairy’s needs, and we look forward to working with USDA, Congress and the…
Farm Bureau Calls for Quick Resolution on China Trade
…The six-year downturn in farm prices that has produced “near-unprecedented economic uncertainty and hardship” is worsening as a result of Chinese tariffs, he wrote. “U.S. farmers and ranchers now face…
Beef Cattle Cost Study Released from UC ANR
…“ranging analysis” demonstrating potential net returns through a range of market prices. The report also highlights the role of cattle in shaping California’s environment and landscape through grazing. The size…
Agricultural Production Facing Constraints Highlighted by Agriculture Ministers
…not yet been approved. This may lead to unnecessary trade disruptions, which can affect food security, prices and attitudes toward innovation in both the exporting and importing countries. The extent of…
Groups React to Chlorpyrifos Ban
…their land. At every turn, they strive to achieve efficiencies in their use of resources like water, fertilizer and pesticides, and seek to minimize both the human and environmental impacts…
Chinese Trade Deal Would Immediately Impact Agriculture
…after the announcement that the Trump administration is not planning for another round of aid payments for farmers. “As these trade negotiations go longer and prices remain low, we will…
USDA Announces Repayment Options for Producers with Coverage in Previous MPP for Dairy
…voluntary risk management program that helps dairy producers deal with shifting milk prices and feed costs and replaces MPP-Dairy. Both MPP-Dairy reimbursement options will be subject to a 6.2 percent…
OFAC Begins Educational Seminar Series in Salinas
The Organic Fertilizer Association of California (OFAC) is starting their educational seminar series for 2019 beginning on Tuesday, May 7 at the Salinas Sports Complex. The educational workshop offers growers…
Online Tool Available for New Dairy Margin Coverage Program
…dairy farmers to reduce their net income risk due to volatility in milk or feed prices,” said Dr. Mark Stephenson, Director of Dairy Policy Analysis, University of Wisconsin, Madison. “Higher…
Deadline Extended for Producers to Certify 2018 Crop Production for MFP Payments
…commodity multiplied by the MFP rate for that specific commodity. “Trade issues, coupled with low commodity prices and recovery from natural disasters, have definitely impacted the bottom line for many agricultural producers,”…
NCBA CEO Kendal Frazier Announces Plans for Retirement
…falling prices. This work ultimately helped to reverse those declines and set the industry on a new, consumer-focused path. Frazier was also instrumental in helping secure the passage of the…
Farm Groups Ask President, Congress for Disaster Relief
…2019 with challenging market prices and destructive weather conditions,” the groups wrote. “Historic hurricanes Florence and Michael, along with unprecedented wildfires, droughts, flooding and other natural disasters, devastated agricultural regions…
Grape Prices Expected to Come Down After Strong 2018
…Contract expirations compounded with a shift in demand will likely depress prices somewhat from levels seen last year. “We do anticipate that for many categories the average prices will not…
USDA Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…in the MPP-Dairy for 2018. Dairy Margin Coverage Program: On March 28, 2019, the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) revised monthly price survey reports to include prices for high-quality alfalfa hay…