…input costs and lower commodity prices, farmers and ranchers have worked through the liquidity and working capital they build up over the past few years at a more rapid pace…
Almond Update: Prioritizing Nutrient Efficiency for Long-Term Success
…to this tree, to grow it one year because you couldn’t afford the inputs or the return on the inputs wasn’t going to be what it once was, you don’t…
Data Shows Pesticide Use Continues to Decline in California
…significant declines over the past decade in the use of what DPR classifies as “higher-risk pesticides.” In 2022, 181 million pounds of pesticide active ingredients were used, marking a 10.4…
Despite Low Demand, Fertilizer Prices Remain High
Image by singkham/DepositPhotos image Fertilizer prices remain higher despite agriculture being past the high-demand spring season. Josh Linville of StoneX told Agweb.com that multiple global factors are the reason prices have…
Good News about Food Prices
Image by Vadymvdrobot/DepositPhotos image There’s more good news on the food price front. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those…
New Federal Milk Marketing Order Recommendations Released
…“higher-of” formula for Class I skim milk prices and the removal of barrel cheese from pricing formulas as significant wins. NMPF plans to review the milk marketing recommendations thoroughly and…
Food Prices May Be Going Down
We may be seeing a little relief in grocery prices. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Woman stands making purchases in the supermarket. Image by bodnarphoto/DepositPhotos USDA has…
Collaboration Between Industry and Researchers at the Heart of the Salinas Biological Summit
At the second annual Salinas Biological Summit on June 25-26, industry leaders are making headway on biological inputs as a tool for improving sustainability in agriculture. Biologicals are based on…
Several Factors Contributing to Decreased Agricultural Trade Values
…values. Imports of horticultural products, especially fruits and vegetables, have surged due to higher consumer demand and a strong U.S. dollar, which makes imported goods cheaper. Meanwhile, domestic production of…
Wide Range of Beef Prices
There’s a wide range of beef prices for holiday grilling. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Fresh raw red meat at the butcher shop. Image by Wirestock/DepositPhotos If…
Record High Organic Trade Between U.S. and Mexico Last Year
…the true value of organic trade between the two countries. Demand for organic products is slowly growing in Mexico, but consumption remains limited due to higher costs. Organic products face…
Summer Cookout Prices Up This Year
…record high prices. “The largest price increases in the survey were for ground beef, which was up 11 percent, and lemonade, which was up 12 percent. The good news here…
California Avocado Crop Forecast Higher Than Initially Projected
The California avocado crop is expected to be larger than initially anticipated. The California Avocado Commission announced at its June 6 Board meeting that the 2024 avocado crop is estimated…
Consumer Meat Prices Rising
Consumer meat prices continue to rise. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Beef Steaks at a market By mflippo1.cox.net/DepositPhotos image Consumer meat prices are continuing to rise. Gary…