…high debt and high interest rates, sinking demand around the world and depressed commodity prices. But today, while commodity prices have dipped compared to recent years, in general, America’s farmers…
Almond Board: A Holiday Card for the Almond Industry
The Almond Board of California has a unique holiday card this year. Sabrina Hill gets the details in this week’s Almond Update. Almond Board – Holiday Card…
Promoting Bison to it’s Niche Markets
…fit for the selective consumer. Dick Gehring with Black Kettle Buffalo says those niche markets are where their product thrives. The increased demand of bison has allowed the industry to…
No Actions in Early 2015 Under the Feedstock Flexibility Program
…sugar forfeitures. USDA’s Dec. 10, 2014, World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report (http://www.usda.gov/oce/commodity/wasde) projects that domestic fiscal year 2015 ending sugar stocks are unlikely to lead to forfeitures. USDA…
Raising Bison Easier Than Perceived
…Kettle Buffalo represents the National Bison Association and says the industry needs more producers as demand has picked up. Gehring hears one question a lot: “Is raising bison anything like…
Census of Horticulture Arriving in Mailboxes this Winter
…the producers of those cherished holiday traditions. NASS is conducting the 2014 Census of Horticultural Specialties to gather detailed information on horticultural production and sales across the United States. “The…
State Wheat Production May Jump in 2015
…livestock feed. With less silage being grown in the San Joaquin Valley due to water shortages and high demand from dairies and other livestock operations, Grunsky said he saw more…
Agriculture Emerging: a progress report at CDFA
…share our recent successes and provide updates on many ongoing efforts. Agriculture has its share of challenges, starting with the drought. Looking ahead, though, global demand for California’s commodities is…
Growing Demand for Niche Meat
Demand for bison as a choice for protein is growing. Growing Demand for Niche Meat At the 2014 National Association of Farm Broadcasters Annual Convention, Dick Gehring with Black Kettle…
Well Digging in Central Valley
…state through Thanksgiving. Tulare County row crop grower Jerry Silva was getting some drilling done close to the holiday. The drilling company said they hit water a little over 100…
Egg Marketers Await Beginning of New Regulations
…already “gone through the roof” in recent weeks due to higher demand during the holiday season. Cahill said while he has not asked egg producers whether they will be raising…
Agri View: For Sale
Everett Griner talks about the demand growing for used farm equipment in today’s Agri View. For Sale…
Celebrating Our Nation’s Agricultural Abundance this Thanksgiving
…to a food bank to brighten the holiday for families in their communities, and I am proud to say that many USDA employees are among them. I am also proud…
Thankful For What’s On Our Table
…is also important to be thankful for the anticipation of worthwhile work that remains. I wish you and your loved ones a very happy Thanksgiving and a joyous holiday season!…