Equipment manufacturing company Deere will lay off more than 600 employees. The announcement came as the company appears to be facing demand slumps. The layoffs will occur at four manufacturing…
US Rice Yields Down
USDA World Agricultural Outlook Board Acting Chair Seth Meyer says US rice yields are down year to year – part of a look at rice supply and demand estimates. Rice…
Winegrapes: New Acreage Helps Offset Drought Impacts
…to pick. It depends on the varietals that are in demand. They will find room in the tanks for certain varieties that are in demand,” he said. On the South…
Millennials Not Eating as Much Sugar
…Other trends Hale noted includes more snacking, more fresh produce sales, demand for chewing gum is down, cereal demand is lower due to frozen breakfast and yogurt, deli meals demand…
New Data Reflects the Continued Demand for Farmers Markets
…since 2008. The data reflects continued demand and growth of farmers markets in every region of the country. Alonzo also announced that AMS is developing three new local food directories…
USDA Announces Grants to Help Veterans and Minority Farmers Get Started in Agriculture
…face of agriculture needs to be varied in experience, background and knowledge to meet the demand of the 21st century,” said Deputy Secretary Harden. “The 2501 Program enables USDA to…
Global Food Safety Agreement Signed by China and UC Davis
…contribute to the UC Global Food Initiative. “With UC Davis’ commitment to food safety research and China’s ever-increasing demand for food, the Joint Research Center is a natural partnership,” said…
UC Davis Drought Study Assesses Current Losses and Potential Future Impacts
…more by market demand than by the drought. Groundwater a “slow-moving train wreck” If the drought continues for two more years, groundwater reserves will continue to be used to replace…
2014 Almond Crop Shows Increases
…ever-growing global demand for almonds and almond products.” Dave DeWalt, deputy director of Pacific Region Office, NASS, said the forecast is up 7.7 percent from the May 1 subjective forecast…
United States – Korea Streamline Organic Trade
…and this arrangement increases demand for American organic products,” said Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture. “This is another chapter in the success story of organic agriculture, which provides more economic…
Agri View: Nuts So Good
Everett Griner talks about demand for California almonds in today’s Agri View. Nuts So Good…
Shell Eggs: Daily California Eggs
…Demand is mostly light to moderate. Offerings are moderate to heavy. Market activity is slow. Small benchmark price $1.35. California: Shell egg marketer’s benchmark price for negotiated egg sales of…
California Hay Report
Compared to last week: Prices traded mostly steady in most areas. Demand remained very good in all regions on active trading activity. The supply of hay in California is very…
Vilsack Message: Local Markets, Local Growth
…and support local businesses like restaurants and retailers. Growth in these areas leads to additional demand for community services, like schools and hospitals, and new support for small businesses, which…