…even before the COVID-19 pandemic.” Lower crop receipts are a big reason for the drop, but falling production costs including feed, fuel, and fertilizer will help soften the impact. The…
A 19 Percent Decline in California Walnut Production Expected
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is forecasting a notable decline in California walnut production this year. The 2024 California Walnut Objective Measurement Report is forecasting 670,000 tons, a 19…
California Dairy Industry Adapts to Challenges with Efficiency Improvements
…for milk. The government purchases excess milk from processors to ensure producers are getting paid a minimum amount. Vanden Heuvel also noted recent changes at the federal level to milk…
Opposing Views of USDA September Net Farm Income Report
…receipts. But he points out that it’s offset a little by a 1% drop in production expenses. He also says direct government payments to farmers will be lower in 2024…
California Processing Tomato Production Down from 2023
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), California’s contracted processing tomato production is forecast at 11.3 million tons, a 12 percent decrease from last year and two percent below…
HPAI Spreads to Three California Dairy Herds
…supply. Also, pasteurization of milk is fully effective at inactivating the virus, so there is no cause for concern for consumers from milk or dairy products. Pasteurized milk and dairy…
California Wine Industry Facing Several Challenges
…“for most areas of the state, average winegrape prices are no better than they were 20 years ago.” Because of overproduction, inventory remains backed up at the distributor level. Citing…
Trade Caucus Update
…recently sent a letter to the Ambassador of Colombia to the United States expressing concerns regarding investigation into U.S. exports of powdered milk products. “We export about fifteen percent of…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 08-21-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, wages and inflation are taking a toll on winegrape production. Tune in for these news stories, interviews,…
Economic Analysis Highlights Impact of Pesticide Policies on Lettuce Production
…The study highlights that restrictions on key pesticides like neonicotinoids and pyrethroids could cut lettuce production by 7.3 percent, causing an annual loss of $160 million for producers and nearly…
Dairy Price Forecasts
A look at dairy price forecasts. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Filling milk in to plastic bottles at the factory. Image by babushkindn/DepositPhotos image World Agricultural Outlook…
RaboResearch Reports Slow Down of Global Walnut Market
…supply and demand. Key producers like China, the U.S., Chile, and the European Union (EU), which contribute to most of the world’s walnuts, are seeing slower growth. While China’s production…
PCC-DBII Offering $1.5 Million in Grants to Dairy Processors
…grants are intended for projects that modernize, expand, or market the use of regional milk into higher-value products. This includes improving production processes, product development, packaging, and marketing. Zoom sessions…
California Contributes The Most to Total U.S. Farm Expenditures
Figures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) show that California contributed the most to overall American farm expenditures last year. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service reports that farm production…