…a notable drop in production for the Navel and Mandarin crops. The Mandarin crop is expected to be down 45 percent from the 2020-2021 season. The total Navel orange crop…
Multiple Rice Grower Events to Begin 2022
…informed about the most pressing issues in rice production systems. CRC will be hosting its annual grower meetings in Colusa and Yuba City. The morning meeting will begin at 8:30…
2020 Crop Report Puts Fresno County at the Top Once Again
…led to an overall production value of $7.98 billion for the county’s 2020 agricultural production. This is an all-time high in growth production value for Fresno County over the past…
Citrus Production Benefits from Rain and Cooler Temperatures
The cooler temperatures in recent weeks and the rainstorms that have come through California have been good news for citrus production. President and CEO of California Citrus Mutual, Casey Creamer…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-27-21
…amendments to conservation management practices, and the rain and cooler temperature helping out citrus production. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…
Almond Update: Heading Into 2022 with Industry Optimism
…it through two years of high production that was met with significant supply chain disruptions. “We had expanded the market quite considerably, globally, with our record shipments back in the…
Projects to Support Animal Health Receive More Than $16 Million
…goal is to help strengthen programs that bolster animal health in agricultural production. “These funding awards will help ensure the ongoing health of our nation’s livestock and poultry,” said Under…
Week in Review: House Passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act, Continued Growth in Organic
…small, niche segment within the overall agricultural industry, organic production has expanded substantially. The prolonged heatwaves in June and July caused a shift in harvest timelines for some producers. One…
Controlling Psyllids in Organic Citrus Production
Organic citrus producers have fewer materials available than conventional producers, making pest control even more challenging. Assistant Cooperative Extension Specialist at UC Riverside, Monique Rivera has been working with organic…
Almond Update: Acreage Reports Get Finetuned with More Detailed Metrics
Land IQ has continued its work to provide a better understanding of almond production in California through detailed acreage reports. The Almond Board of California (ABC) has been collaborating with…
Significant Growth of the Organic Sector and Its Future Potential
Over the past 30 years, the organic sector has experienced significant growth. Once a small, niche segment within the overall agricultural industry, organic production has expanded substantially. CEO of JV…
Dairy Margin Coverage Available, with New Program Expansion
…million will be supporting the Supplemental DMC for dairy farmers that have increased production but have yet been able to enroll the additional production in the DMC program. The supplemental…
USDA Launches Loan Guarantee Program to Create More Market Opportunities, Promote Competition and Strengthen America’s Food Supply Chain
…many positive ways. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, promoting competition and fairer markets…
House Passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act
…toward ensuring the international competitiveness of our dairy producers is not unfairly limited by abuses from ocean carriers,” said Jim Mulhern, President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation….