…crops when prices fall to a government-announced minimum, inflating the price of certain Chinese commodities and distorting market conditions to appear as though Chinese farmers should increase production. In an…
Sustainability Concerns More Than Just the Environment
The concept of sustainability in agricultural production goes beyond strictly environmental concerns. While sustainable ag practices often result in better overall conditions for the surrounding environment, those practices also help…
Well-Known Uesugi Farms Closing Doors
…when production costs can rise, but producers can’t increase prices. “When labor is your largest expense….and that expense goes up exponentially year to year that’s not a sustainable model for…
Where You Should Plant Chamomile
…oil production in these plants. Chamomile also attracts friendly insects like bees and ladybugs to the garden, and repels mosquitos. It does not generally do as well indoors. It’s a…
Growing Challenges to Obtaining Enough Organic Seed
Regulations from the National Organic Program (NOP) dictate that organic producers must use organic seed when commercially available. However, as organic farms continue to increase in size and number it…
2018 Farm Bill A Hit for California Agriculture
Sometimes California gets overlooked when it comes to agriculture production, even though according to the California Department of Food and Agriculture more than a third of the country’s vegetables and…
California Lawmakers Introduce New Immigration Legislation for Ag Workers
…other members of the House and Senate, to address the acute labor shortage that plagues production agriculture,” Western Growers’ President and CEO Tom Nassif said in a statement. “Farm labor…
Farmers Under Fire: Trial Lawyers’ Attack on Agriculture
…Federation, discussed the recent lawsuits targeting production agriculture and suggested actions that state Farm Bureaus can take to fight these targeted attacks. AFB Women’s Leadership Committee member Lorenda Overman, moderator…
Crop Year 2017 Demonstrated Growth for California Agriculture
…nearly six percent compared to 2016. California producers received more than $50 billion for their agricultural production in 2017, whereas the year prior farmers and ranchers received $46 billion. “As…
Organics Continue to Grow in Sales According to Nielsen
…their purchases of organic products by 1.5 percent. “Today, organics have hit the mainstream. Not only are organic products boosting our industry’s top-line, they are being purchased more by all…
Plant a Garden Specifically for Canning
…you’ll get the maximum production out of your space, as well as reduce waste. You can even plan ahead for specific recipes. Whether it’s a supply of home grown salsa…
Farm Bureau Gives Agricultural Trade Outlook for 2019
…of U.S. agricultural production is exported. Discussing the potential impact of USMCA, Nigh said that while it is positive that the U.S. will be exporting more dairy to Canada, it…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 01-11-19
…that are making H-2A housing harder than it already is and research regarding the production of grapes on marginal land. We will also hear from Jared Miller who is the…
Producing Grapes on Marginal Land Research
A Central Valley grape meeting showed continued work on finding new land that is suitable for grape production. The 2019 San Joaquin Valley Grape Symposium took place in Easton. UC…