…forward.” The troublesome events of 2020 will not fix the situation. However, they may provide a window of opportunity to move production more in line with demand. The winegrape oversupply…
CDFA Teams with UC Davis to Provide Additional Smoke Testing
…in 2020 has created exceptionally smokey conditions. The issue has been particularly challenging for the winegrape industry. The increased demand for smoke testing on winegrapes and wine has put excessive…
Consumers are Driving a Move to More Sustainable Cotton Farming in California
Consumers who purchase luxury cotton textiles want more than cool, soft, absorbent fabric. Increasingly, they demand clothing made from fiber grown using ecologically sound practices and they’re willing to pay…
Struggles of California Cotton Growers Demonstrated by Drop in Acreage
…pima acreage and a 27 percent decrease in upland. Last year’s numbers were recorded at 259,357 acres of cotton statewide. The lack of demand is creating some concern within the…
Planting Now for Fresh Food on the Thanksgiving Table
…turnips, Kale, Chard, Spinach, and Collards. More than enough for a Thanksgiving feast, and these vegetables can be harvested even after the holiday. So while summer may be coming to…
Week in Review: Table Grapes Doing Well and Heatwave Helps Watermelons
…producers have important harvesting decisions to make in the coming weeks. Growers are expecting a good season for pumpkin demand despite the challenges of COVID-19. Kern County potato trials are…
California Table Grapes: ‘The Season is Going Well’
…last two. The last two seasons for table grapes have been really, really rough, but this season seems to be going better.” Demand for California table grapes is reportedly strong…
Producers Optimistic for Pumpkin Demand Heading into Fall
As October quickly approaches, there is some enthusiasm for the coming pumpkin season. Industry members have a positive outlook that despite challenges created by COVID-19, pumpkin demand will remain strong…
Lawmakers Encourage Active Enforcement of Dairy Provisions of USMCA
…the International Trade Commission projects U.S. dairy exports to increase by more than $314 million a year if USMCA is implemented as intended. “A strong demand for U.S. dairy exports…
Chinese Purchasing Appears Strong Despite Tensions
…high demand situation, we expect to see basis increases enhance sorghum acres next year,” said Sorghum Checkoff Executive Director Florentino Lopez. “The U.S. Grains Council and Sorghum Checkoff remain fully…
California Cotton Outlook: “We’re Holding Out Hope”
…world demand for cotton, bringing much of the industry to a near standstill. Industry members have been encouraging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to include pima cotton in the…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Reaches 50 Million Boxes Delivered
…relief to farmers and distributors who lost demand for their food products. It provides relief to food banks and other nonprofits by making sure the products are made available already…
Lawmakers Encourage Better Dairy Access in Japan
…is one of the top five overseas markets for Made-in-America dairy products, and increasing demand from both Japanese food processors and consumers has created an incredible opportunity for the U.S….
Dairy Supply Chains Will Need to Remain Flexible According to Report
…lowered demand for dairy in the foodservice sector has caused a significant shift in the market. The shelter in place orders have drastically changed consumer behaviors, which CoBank expects to…