Compared to last week: Prices traded mostly steady to firm with instances of 5.00 higher in most areas. Demand remained very good in all regions on active trading activity. The…
Daily California Eggs for 05-23-14
Benchmark prices are steady. Asking prices for next week are 5 cents higher for Jumbo and 6 cents higher on the remainder of sizes. Trade sentiment is steady to higher….
Peanut Price Highlights
Peanut prices received by farmers for all farmer stock peanuts averaged 23.9 cents per pound for the week ending May 17, up 0.3 cent from the previous week. Marketings of…
Groundwater Discussions at CDFA Meeting
Association of California Water Agencies, California Water Foundation and Groundwater Resources Association to provide perspectives SACRAMENTO, May 23, 2014 – The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will focus…
Cook Ground Beef Thoroughly for Safety
With the Memorial Day weekend coming up and a major ground beef recall underway, food safety experts are again urging us to cook ground beef thoroughly to kill any bacteria…
Senate Version of FY15 Ag Appropriations Moves On
Rod Bain The full Senate Appropriations Committee approved their version of the 2015 Fiscal Year funding for USDA and the Food and Drug Administration. Rod Bain has the report. Senate…
California Processing Tomato Report
…early processing tomato estimate is funded by the California League of Food Processors, in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture. California Processing Tomato Report (Full rerport .pdf)…
That Summer Cheeseburger Will Not Be A Cheap Burger
You may be shocked at what research has turned up about the cost of one of the main summer food items for outdoor grilling. Gary Crawford has the report….
How Low Can Cattle Numbers Go? How High Can Prices Go?
…beef prices become the new normal, at least for the next couple of years. Gary Crawford has the report. How Low Can Cattle Numbers Go? How High Can Prices Go?…
California Weekly Wholesale Feedstuff Prices
…prices are offers for prompt shipment, dollars per short ton, bulk, unless otherwise stated. OC = Old Crop NC = New Crop NA = Not Available Ltd = Limited NFE…
How Long Can Grilled Meat Be Left Out?
So, have you started thinking about your weekend grilling plans? As we head into the summer months, we’ve been sharing some bar-b-que food safety tips with you. Today Marianne Gravely…
National Turkey Market-at-a-Glance
The market on frozen hens and toms is steady with a steady to firm. Demand and offerings light. Frozen Grade A basted equivalent processor offering prices on a national basis…
UC Davis Report on Drought Impact
…Central Valley irrigators would receive only two-thirds of their normal river water deliveries this year. UC Davis Report on Drought Impact The Central Valley is the richest food-producing region of…
Grocery Prices Increase Again
Ricky Volpe USDA food price economist Grocery prices are going up once again. The latest index shows the prices overall went up 1/2 a percent just in April with some…