…an industry that does not set prices,” Aiello said. “We take prices that are given to us, and when your expenses go up like that, it’s hard to survive, and…
Challenging Years Ahead for Wine Industry?
…participation in the premium wine category,” McMillan said in the report. “While millennials hold slightly higher consumption in the $8–$11 bottle price points and are interested in wine, they haven’t…
Study Shows GMO Opposition Highest from Those Who Know the Least
…agree that GMO’s are safe for human consumption and provide many benefits including increased nutritional content, higher yield per acre, have a better shelf life and are better at resisting…
Food Safety Inspections Resuming Amid Government Shutdown
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will resume food safety inspections for higher-risk foods such as cheese and seafood after briefly stopping routine inspections because of the government shutdown. …
Plenty of Agriculture Trade Opportunities for U.S. and Europe
…concerns as their American counterparts, such as low commodity prices, changing demand from consumers and an aging farm population, Maestracci said. In addition, he said. European farmers face a continued…
Farmers Dealing with Uncertainty as 2019 Starts
…cash flows with these low commodity prices,” said Chairman of the Ag and Rural Bankers Committee for the American Bankers Association Shan Hanes. “It’s hard to make a cash flow…
Producing Grapes on Marginal Land Research
…is notoriously salty and water-challenged, and modifying the vines to see if a profitable crop could be grown. Zhuang started with five rootstocks that have higher levels of both salt…
Transform Raised Garden Bed into a Cold Frame
…shorter, cold-hardy plants like spinach, lettuces, or kale. It also works best on raised beds with higher sides. One way of doing this is by adding an old framed window…
First Snow Survey of the Year Reveals a Strong Start
…King noted. There was also a discussion about the overall climate during the press conference, where DWR’s State Climatologist Dr. Michael Anderson noted that temperatures are a few degrees higher…
Lows Remain Beneficial for Busy Citrus Growers
…a few degrees higher than the last few nights, but CCM said the experienced low temperatures seem to have remained beneficial for the industry. Cooler temperatures can promote fruit flavor…
Sparkling Beverage to Ring in the New Year
…holiday favorite has sales now growing to a point that they’re eating into the market share of Champagne, which is often sold at a much higher price point, in part…
Ag Groups Pleased with 2018 Farm Bill
…welcomed the legislation for their farmers and the American agriculture industry. In a statement the National Corn Growers Association said, “Between depressed commodity prices, record low farm incomes, as well…
Perdue Announces ERS, NIFA Site Selection Criteria
…real estate advice to organizations across industries, including the federal government. USDA will leverage EY inputs to support and facilitate USDA’s site selection process. Based on the Expressions of Interest submitted in…
Slight Decline in Global Demand for Cotton
…milling of cotton,” said World Agricultural Outlook Board Chairman Seth Meyer. “So, there is some concern and we did actually trim global demand 1.3 million bales.” Cotton prices remain lower…